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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.
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.