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Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
It's War: AI's Horrifying Boiling Point is Here
OpenAI's new brazen image generator rips off Studio Ghibli, Pixar & Lego. Hollywood, fight now before it's too late
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The WGA East Members Petitions against AI Takeover in Journalism
1,000+ WGA East members united to sign a petition letter, urging digital media companies to ensure artificial intelligence does not overshadow or replace human journalists.
Music Publishers Filed First Lawsuit against AI
Universal Music Group leads a music publishers’ group charge in a $75M lawsuit against the Amazon-backed AI firm, Anthropic, for mass copyright infringement.

The 45th Telly Awards Opens for Submission with a Generative AI Category
The Telly Awards introduced a new category for generative AI, recognizing the developing storytelling technologies in creative works across screens.
Ghostwriter Proposes a Solution for AI in Entertainment
Ghostwriter, the anonymous music producer and songwriter who went viral, proposed a platform for artists to license their voices for projects.
Adobe’s AI-Driven Tools Tackle Legal and Ethical Concerns
Adobe promised “accountability, responsibility and transparency” in the training and use of their newly-released AI tools.
AI Concerns Remain in Post-Strike Hollywood
Existential crises in Hollywood, including those induced by AI advancement, may not stop even after strikes wrap.
IMAX Uses AI to “Blowup” Images for IMAX Theaters
IMAX CEO, Richard Gelfond, shares the company's use of AI to upscale non-IMAX footage for enhanced viewing experiences.
The WGA Leaders Share Deal Details about AI
Two WGA leaders shared details about the process and outcome of the strike negotiations in an interview.
The WGA Strike Ends, with a Tentative Deal including Frameworks on AI
The WGA announced the end of strike as a tentative deal had been reached with the AMPTP, answering to the union’s demands including protecting writers and their works against the rise of AI technologies.
Writers sue Meta and OpenAI for Infringement, Questioning the Legality of AI Training Data
Renowned writers filed lawsuits against Meta and OpenAI for infringement, and the result could set a legal standard for AI training data, or even the destruction of relevant AI systems trained on copyrighted content.
Viral AI Song is Denied Eligibility to The Emmys
The Viral AI song is deemed not eligible for the Emmys, not because of the use of AI but due to lack of copyright clearance.

Entertainment Companies Boost Spend in Generative AI
Amidst dual strikes in Hollywood, research shows that 96% of entertainment companies are expanding expenditures in generative artificial intelligence.
The AMPTP Latest Proposal, with Guidelines for Generative AI, was Rejected by the Writer’s Guild
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) detailed its Aug. 11 proposal to the Writers Guild of America (WGA), which the guild has rejected.
Is AI an Existential Threat for Hollywood: A Collection of Opinions
The unknown and uncertainty about the future development of AI in entertainment have led to differe͏nt points of view from industry professi͏onals.
Market Research Forecasts Trends, Opportunities and Substantial Growth of AI In Media & Entertainment by 2028
IMARC Group, a market research company, published a report forecasting the future of AI in the media and entertainment market during 2023-2028, which size is expected to reach US$ 53.32 Billion, reflecting a growth rate of 26.71%.
AI might be both a Contract Negotiation Point and an Existential Crisis
AI is not necessarily the most important issue during labor negotiations for the double strikes in Hollywood, but it may have developed from a contractual dispute to artists’ existential crisis.
SAG-AFTRA Strikes: Partly Over Lack of AI Regulation
Failed negotiations about regulating AI for actors led to the SAG-AFTRA’s strike, joining the WGA and halting many Hollywood productions.
IATSE’s Core Principles for AI in Entertainment
IATSE, the largest North American entertainment labor union, reveals Core Principles for navigating and incorporating AI in the entertainment industries.

Grammys Set New Guidelines Awarding Music with AI Elements
Music with AI elements will be eligible for Grammy nomination — a step in recognizing AI’s role in music production and industry.

Unique Collaboration between AI Company StoryFit and Sonoro
Unique partnership that uses AI to determine the best podcast content for adaptation and speeds up development process