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Hollywood Backs New Bill against Unauthorized AI Use
Hollywood spurs a bipartisan bill aimed at granting performers federal-level intellectual property rights to protect against unauthorized AI-generated deepfakes and voice clones.
SAG-AFTRA Introduces AI Voice Agreement
SAG-AFTRA has partnered with Replica Studios, enabling actors to create and license AI voice clones for video games and other projects, while ensuring fair compensation and consent rights.
NBCUniversal Unveils AI-Driven Ad Tool
NBCUniversal introduced its latest AI-driven update to the One Platform ad service, aiming to revolutionize TV advertising.
Disney and Apple Set to Address AI Transparency Following AFL-CIO Push
The AFL-CIO's proposal for transparency reports of AI usage will be voted on by shareholders at Disney and Apple's upcoming meetings, as mandated by the SEC.
AI-powered Search Engine for Film Location Scouting Unveiled in Spain
The Spain Film Commission recently introduced an AI-driven search engine, optimizing the efficiency and precision of location scouting for filmmakers and studios.
U.S. Major Publishers in Complex Licensing Talks with OpenAI
Several U.S. news publishers are in negotiations with OpenAI over licensing content for AI training, while the price and terms remain the issue.
AI Influence on Entertainment Industries in 2023
A 2023 recap of how AI impacted Hollywood, the music industry, social media, and the surrounding legal challenges over intellectual property rights.
Christopher Nolan’s Take on AI in Hollywood
Christopher Nolan takes a nuanced view on AI and stresses the importance of making it a transformative, not exploitative, force in Hollywood.
More AI in Hollywood: EY Media-entertainment Chief’s 2024 Industry Forecast
Media-entertainment chief of EY, John Harrison, predicts a strategic focus on AI integration to enhance productivity and creative processes in the entertainment industry for 2024.
Midjourney Unveils Version 6
The image generation AI model Midjourney released a latest update V6, introducing in-image text and refined prompting features.
UAE-based Joy Studios Fully Embraces AI
Joy Studios, preparing for its global launch, embraces AI in creative processes from concepts to animation, aiming to reshape family entertainment.
AI Debate in Bollywood
Opinions about the role of AI in Bollywood are diverse, from embracing AI's potential to concerns about preserving the essence of storytelling.
Channel 1: AI-generated News Network Launches in 2024
The world’s first news network powered by generative AI, Channel 1, plans a full launch in 2024, revolutionizing news reporting and journalism.
Axel Springer Partners with OpenAI
German multinational media company and publisher, Axel Springer, announced partnership with OpenAI, allowing AI training on its content and exploring AI-powered journalism.
EU Passed AI Act: Balancing Technology and Ethics
The EU's landmark AI Act sets a new global precedent in regulating artificial intelligence, with potential implications for the entertainment sector.
MARZ's LipDub AI Revolutionizes Dubbing for Global Audiences
LipDub AI enables realistic lip synchronization in dubbed movies, aiming to enhance viewing experiences for global audiences.
SAG-AFTRA Ratified New Deal, Officially Ending the Strike
The SAG-AFTRA members voted in favor of the new 3-year contract with studios, ending the 118-day strike, but with reservations on AI protections.
Avail: New AI Submission Summarization Tool
New AI tool, Avail, is designed to streamline Hollywood's script and book review process, offering detailed summaries and real-time interactive insights.
Focus 2023: Navigating AI in Entertainment
Focus 2023 conference in London is to set the stage for discussions on AI’s creative impact, ethical considerations, and transformative role in entertainment.
Documentary Producers Call for AI Guardrails in Non-fiction Filmmaking
The Archival Producers Alliance, a group of over 100 documentary filmmakers, issued an open letter urging industry standards for the use of generative AI in non-fiction filmmaking.