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AI-created Artwork is Not Copyrightable
A recent ruling denies copyright protection for an AI-created piece of art. Would it pause the advancement in employing generative AI to replace human artists?
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.
Justine Bateman Creates a CREDO23 Stamp that Identifies All-Union and Non-AI Film & TV
The CREDO23 Stamp, awarded by a group of Film & TV professionals, helps audiences identify productions made without AI.
OpenAI is developing AI creative writing tools — and they’re far better than ChatGPT
In a Time Magazine essay, screenwriter Simon Rich details how good OpenAI’s not-yet-available generative AI tool, code-davinci-002 is at creative writing.
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%.
The Power of AI in Virtual Production
Virtual production is a new tech development transforming film production, and this article explains what it is and how it is made possible with artificial intelligence (AI).
Amazon Develops Multiple Generative AI Initiatives in Entertainment
Amazon CEO revealed the company’s heavy investment in generative AI across its business, including entertainment.
Meta Launches AI Tool that Transforms Text to Music
Meta launched a new open-source generative AI tool, AudioCraft, that easily turns text prompts into audio and music.
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.
AI-Generated BARBENHEIMER Trailer Went Viral
The AI-generated “BARBENHEIMER” trailer that combined the two widely-hyped blockbusters only took four days to make and went viral online.
SOUTH PARK Episode Generated by AI as Press Demo from Fabel Studio
Fabel Studio released an AI-generated episode of SOUTH PARK to demonstrate the capabilities of their AI tool, but it raises more complications amidst the double strikes in Hollywood.
AI-generated Short Film Marks Another AI ͏Development in Entertainment
A short film fully generated by AI showcases the continuing development and influence of AI video technologies in the filmmaking and advertising industries.
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.
Protecting All Actors From AI With the Right of Publicity
With the rise of unauthorized use of persona in AI content, attention should be brought to several invalid defenses to the right of publicity claim.
SpecMonkeyAI: An AI-powered online platform for script analysis and feedback
A high school teacher created an AI-powered website to empower writers with affordable script analysis

Can ChatGPT Cast a Netflix Show for Mexico?
ChatGPT doesn’t know how to balance popularity, genre, age as well as a human, but with the right prompts it can come close.
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
The Current AI Legal Landscape According to Experts
Schuyler Moore, an intellectual property lawyer, spoke with IFTA about how AI use for creative works is governed by the law.