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Meta Recruited Striking Actors to Train AI
Tech giants like Meta recruit on-strike actors for AI emotion studies, raising questions about compensation, rights and potential propelling the replacement of human actors by AI avatars.
Music Publishers Filed First Lawsuit against AI
Universal Music Group leads a music publishers’ group charge in a $75M lawsuit against the Amazon-backed AI firm, Anthropic, for mass copyright infringement.

The 45th Telly Awards Opens for Submission with a Generative AI Category
The Telly Awards introduced a new category for generative AI, recognizing the developing storytelling technologies in creative works across screens.
Ghostwriter Proposes a Solution for AI in Entertainment
Ghostwriter, the anonymous music producer and songwriter who went viral, proposed a platform for artists to license their voices for projects.
Adobe’s AI-Driven Tools Tackle Legal and Ethical Concerns
Adobe promised “accountability, responsibility and transparency” in the training and use of their newly-released AI tools.
AI Concerns Remain in Post-Strike Hollywood
Existential crises in Hollywood, including those induced by AI advancement, may not stop even after strikes wrap.
Steven Yeun and John Cho Discussed AI Use in Entertainment
Steven Yeun and John Cho emphasized the human essence of film and TV productions in the age of AI at a panel in Busan.
Hollywood Strikes Spark AI Negotiation in Broader Creative Industries
Signaling the beginning of the conversation, the Hollywood strikes and approaches to AI extend to a variety of creative industries.
IMAX Uses AI to “Blowup” Images for IMAX Theaters
IMAX CEO, Richard Gelfond, shares the company's use of AI to upscale non-IMAX footage for enhanced viewing experiences.
Tom Hanks and Robin Williams’ Daughter Voiced Concerns about AI
Tom Hanks and Zelda Williams, among others in Hollywood, are concerned about consent and authenticity in the advancement of AI technologies.
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.