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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.
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.