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Steven Yeun and John Cho Discussed AI Use in Entertainment
Steven Yeun and John Cho emphasized the human essence of film and TV productions in the age of AI at a panel in Busan.
Hollywood Strikes Spark AI Negotiation in Broader Creative Industries
Signaling the beginning of the conversation, the Hollywood strikes and approaches to AI extend to a variety of creative industries.
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.
Tom Hanks and Robin Williams’ Daughter Voiced Concerns about AI
Tom Hanks and Zelda Williams, among others in Hollywood, are concerned about consent and authenticity in the advancement of AI technologies.
Director Gareth Edwards Share Thoughts on AI
Gareth Edwards, director of the upcoming AI-centered film ‘The Creator’, proposes a more nuanced perspective on AI, both in the movie and in reality.
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.
More Authors Join Class Action Lawsuit against OpenAI
More celebrated authors, including John Grisham and George R.R. Martin, joined the Authors Guild in a lawsuit against OpenAI for copyright infringement.
MANAGING THE SORCERER’S APPRENTICE: How AI is disrupting copyright rules around the world
Dr. Angus Finney, experienced producer and international entertainment specialist, shares his insights on the crucial topic of AI and Copyright.
Del Toro is Not Concerned with AI in Entertainment
Guillermo Del Toro, the Academy-Award-winning director, thinks that the human touch in filmmaking still outweighs impact from artificial intelligence.
California Lawmakers Propose AI Regulation to Protect Actors
California lawmakers introduce legislation to protect actors and artists from being replaced or exploited by AI in the entertainment industry.
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.
AI-supported VR Project Immerses Audiences in Their Personalized Dreams
‘Tulpamancer’, a VR project debut at the Venice Immersive, creates personalized immersive narratives based on participants’ life experiences and dreams, using open-source AI.
AI Film Festival Launched in Expo City Dubai
Expo City Dubai launched the Artificial Intelligence Film Festival inviting submissions of short films with AI-generated content.
Refik Anadol’s New AI-generated Art Premiered in Las Vegas
World-renowned digital media artist Refik Anadol presents another large-scale AI-generated artwork on the world’s largest LED screen in Las Vegas.
CCO of MOCEAN Sees AI as an Double-Edged Sword in Hollywood
The CCO of MOCEAN, the renowned creative agency, Greg Harrison shares his thoughts on the developing landscape of AI in entertainment.
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.
Producer of The Terminator Shares Thoughts on AI-generated Films
Mike Medavoy sees a trend in productions with AI components in the global entertainment marketplace, regardless of his personal preferences.