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AI-Generated Podcast Made About FX’s “The English Teacher”
The project is made by anonymous fans and points to a growing trend of podcasts produced by AI technology.

Meta Launches Video AI Platform “Movie Gen”
The platform will be able to produce video and audio clips based on prompts from users.

Lead Negotiator of WGA Strike Cautions EU Policymakers Against AI
Ellen Stutzman voiced her concerns and thoughts about the EU’s AI act at a recent event in Europe.

Governor Newsom Vetoes AI Safety Bill
California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a proposed bill meant to implement safety protocols for AI models, disappointing Hollywood talent and AI critics.

Hollywood Figures Write Letter to Gov. Newsom About AI Protections
Over 125 prominent individuals in Hollywood signed the letter to persuade California Governor Gavin Newsom to sign a bill that sets in place protections against AI harm.

Sports Entertainment Incorporating AI Tools
Topgolf is using technology from AI company LogicMonitor to strengthen the customer experience and business management.

Lionsgate Partners with AI Company Runway
The partnership will allow Runway to develop its generative AI model with the studio’s substantial content library.

New California Bill Safeguarding Actors From AI
The ruling protects Hollywood performers from artificial technology recreating their likeness without appropriate consent, even posthumously.

YouTube Creating New Tools That Identify AI-Generated Content
Still in early stages, the tools would automatically recognize content created by AI that replicate a creator’s likeness or voice.

“Alien: Romulus” Uses AI to Bring Back Original Character
Late actor Ian Holm makes a cameo in the new film from the “Alien” franchise through AI technology.

AI is Enabling the Filmmakers of Tomorrow
AI tools are leveling the playing field so that a great film can come from and be made by anyone.

Actor Justin Theroux Says AI Cannot Replicate the Imagination of Tim Burton
The star of Tim Burton’s newest film, “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, Justin Theroux remains confident in his belief that certain creative visionaries, like Burton, remain beyond the replication of AI technology.

“Megalopolis” Trailer Withdrawn due to False Information
The trailer displayed excerpts from film critics which were discovered to be fake and apparently created by artificial intelligence.

Deepfakes and the Election Cycle
Former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of Taylor Swift endorsing his candidacy. What role is AI playing in the upcoming elections?

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.