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OpenAI and Condé Nast Launch Partnership
The new deal will allow ChatGPT and SearchGPT to exhibit content from Condé Nast’s media companies.

Google’s New Pixel Phones Incorporate AI
The latest models’ built-in AI tools and features point to the company’s investment in artificial intelligence.

Kunlun Tech launches an AI-generated music streaming platform
The venture shows how AI is further being used in the creative industries.

SAG-AFTRA reaches agreement with advertisers on AI
The new deal allows advertisers to replicate actors’ voices with AI.

An AI Tool That Spots Potential Olympians
The innovative product appeared at the Paris 2024 Olympics where attendees could measure their scores in different tests and compare their data to gold medalists of the past.

AI Films in the Spotlight at Locarno Film Festival
Films reflecting on the reality of artificial intelligence and humans’ relationship to virtual worlds are highlighted at this year’s 77th Locarno Film Festival.

Meta Eyeing Celebrity Voices for new AI Tool
The company is in talks with high-profile celebrities for millions of dollars in exchange for permission to use their voices in its MetaAI assistant tool.

Meta Launching AI Studio on Instagram
The new tool lets creators build personalized AI chat bots to answer frequently asked questions from users.

Hollywood Video Game Actors on Strike Due to AI Issue
SAG-AFTRA is negotiating for adequate AI safeguards on behalf of the performers against top video game makers.

UK Company Pigeon Shrine Setting Up AI Production Studio
AiMation Studios integrates AI tools with human creativity to create a new kind of production process.

GenAI Expected to Increase Profits Within Media Industry
A recent survey from PwC sees Generative AI improving quality and reducing costs within the entertainment industry.

Eminem Uses AI in Latest Music Video
Using the AI company Metaphysic, rapper Eminem revives Slim Shady.

Fable Studio Launches Platform for User-Generated AI TV Shows
Showrunner is a new platform that allows users to generate TV episodes using AI technology.

AI in Book Publishing – Threat or Promising New Future?
The legal landscape is struggling to keep up with the rapid growth of AI and its influence on book publishing.

Hollywood Stars to Narrate Audio Content Posthumously
With the blessing of the actors’ estates, readers can hear the voices of late Hollywood stars Judy Garland, James Dean, and Burt Reynolds through a new partnership with AI company ElevenLabs.

SAG-AFTRA’s Video Game Actors Prepared to go on Strike Over AI use
Fear over job safety and nonconsensual voice replication is at root of the issue in new interactive media agreement.

NBC Using AI as Part of Paris Olympics Coverage
Peacock working with legendary sportscaster Al Michaels to create an AI tool for customized 2024 Olympics coverage.

Time Magazine Enters Into Multiyear Partnership With OpenAi
The partnership will see Time’s vast archive and latest content integrated with ChatGPT and other AI tools to enhance the magazine’s global reach.

Hollywood Workers Union Reaches Agreement Involving Pay and AI
The IATSE reached a tentative agreement with major studios securing pay raises and protection against usage of AI.

Perspective on AI is Changing Among Industry Professionals, According to a Recent UTA Study
A recent UTA study found that the majority of respondents believe AI will enhance and streamline their work.