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Avail: New AI Submission Summarization Tool
New AI tool, Avail, is designed to streamline Hollywood's script and book review process, offering detailed summaries and real-time interactive insights.
Focus 2023: Navigating AI in Entertainment
Focus 2023 conference in London is to set the stage for discussions on AI’s creative impact, ethical considerations, and transformative role in entertainment.
Documentary Producers Call for AI Guardrails in Non-fiction Filmmaking
The Archival Producers Alliance, a group of over 100 documentary filmmakers, issued an open letter urging industry standards for the use of generative AI in non-fiction filmmaking.
Judge Dismisses Key Claims in Sarah Silverman’s AI Copyright Lawsuit Against Meta
U.S. District Judge largely dismissed Sarah Silverman’s lawsuit against Meta on copyright infringement, building on findings from another federal judge overseeing a lawsuit against AI art generators.
THE WRITER’S LITTLE HELPER: TO CHAT-GPT OR NOT TO CHAT? That is Now a Key Question for Writers Everywhere
Our guest columnist, Dr. Angus Finney, explores the developing AI tools in script writing and analysis, inviting various industry opinions.
Meta Launched AI Tools, Reshaping Digital Content Creation
Meta launched two generative AI tools, Emu Edit for image editing and Emu Video for video generation, that can influence digital content creation and social media interactions.
Warner Music Plans an Edith Piaf Biopic with AI
Warner Music Group announced a biopic project to recreate the voice and image of French singer Edith Piaf with AI technologies.
SAG-AFTRA Agreement Signifies Progress, but with Concerns
The recent SAG-AFTRA agreement includes extensive AI provisions, with essential protections for actors but also lingering concerns.
Justine Bateman Concerns about AI Provisions in SAG-AFTRA’s New Deal
Actress, writer, filmmaker Justine Bateman vocally opposes the AI clauses in the latest SAG-AFTRA contract, continuing the industry-wide debate on the future role of technology in filmmaking.
AI Opens Possibilities for Indie Filmmakers
AI is reshaping filmmaking, and it might help independent filmmakers achieve more creative visions with limited resources.
SAG-AFTRA Approves Deal, Ending the Longest Strike
SAG-AFTRA has unanimously approved a tentative deal, ending the longest strike in Hollywood history with unprecedented AI protections for actors.
SAG-AFTRA Rejected AMPTP’s Recent Offer for Insufficient AI Protections
SAG-AFTRA rejected the latest contract proposal from AMPTP, demanding rights and compensation for the re-use of actors’ digital scans, especially posthumously.
The MPA Warns of “Inflexible Rules” around AI and Copyright
The Motion Picture Association submitted a 77-page filing to the U.S. Copyright Office, stating that the current framework is sufficient without AI-specific regulations, and inflexible and unclear guidelines may harm creative freedom.
Artists Face Setback in AI Copyright Infringement Case
A federal judge largely dismissed artists' claims against AI art generators over alleged copyright infringement, with one key claim against Stability AI set to proceed.
The WGA East Members Petitions against AI Takeover in Journalism
1,000+ WGA East members united to sign a petition letter, urging digital media companies to ensure artificial intelligence does not overshadow or replace human journalists.
VFX Professionals Share Thoughts on AI’s Impact on Creativity and Jobs
VFX industry leaders discuss the transformative potential and concerns of AI, discussing its impact on creativity, job security, and the core essence of artistry.
UNESCO Held Conference on AI in Filmmaking
Renowned industry professionals were invited to a UNESCO conference addressing the impact and concerns of AI in filmmaking.
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.