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Tokyo Startup Employs AI to Expand Manga Translations
Orange, a Tokyo-based startup, leverages AI technology to dramatically increase the global reach and availability of translated Japanese manga.
AI Film Festival Shows Increasing AI Integration in Filmmaking
The second annual AI Film Festival, hosted by Runway AI Inc., showcased how more filmmakers integrate AI as a storytelling tool rather than novelty.
Are AI Movies Far from the Oscars?
While AI’s reshaping film production from enhancing special effects to potentially creating entire films, its acceptance by traditional award bodies like the Oscars remains a complex question.
IATSE Contract Negotiations Shift Focus to AI
IATSE continues negotiations with studios, addressing the impact of AI on production jobs as one of the key points.
Edge Video Launches AI-Driven eCommerce Engine
Netherlands-based Edge Video introduces an AI-powered eCommerce technology, transforming video streams into interactive shopping experiences.
Amazon Music Introduces AI Playlist Creator
Amazon Music's new AI feature, Maestro, allows subscribers to generate personalized playlists using simple text and emoji prompts, currently available in a limited beta in the US.
Shareholders Demand AI Risk Transparency from Tech and Entertainment Giants
Shareholders at major companies in tech and entertainment are pushing for greater disclosure of the risks associated with AI.
Adobe Integrates AI into Premiere Pro
Adobe is set to transform Premiere Pro with new AI-powered video and audio editing tools.
Global Screenwriters Unite for Ethical AI Use in Entertainment
Global screenwriters organizations are rallying for robust licensing and IP protections to ensure ethical AI use and preserve creative integrity in the industry.
AI Script Coverage: Machines vs. Humans
A seasoned producer breaks down the tech's strengths and weaknesses when confronted with screening project
Hollywood Guilds Rally Behind AI Regulation Bill
Leading Hollywood guilds unite in support of Rep. Adam Schiff’s proposed AI legislation to enforce transparency and protect copyright.
Top Music Artists’ Open Letter Against AI
200+ leading music artists including Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, Sam Smith, and Katy Perry unite under the Artists Rights Alliance to challenge the unethical use of AI in music, championing human creativity.
Latest Influence of AI Development
From revolutionizing filmmaking to legal battles over copyright and defamation, this article lists several aspects of AI’s recent impact on the entertainment industry.
Sora Short Films: New Abstract Expressionism
First series of short films created with Sora demonstrate how it empowers filmmakers to push traditional storytelling boundaries, potentially marking “a new era of abstract expressionism.”
AI and Cloud Storage for Streamlined Production
Leveraging AI and cloud technology can optimize media workflows for more efficient content production and delivery.
AI Replaces "Mamma Mia!" Musical Star in BBC Production
Sara Poyzer’s announcement of being replaced by an AI-generated voice in a BBC project has ignited concerns over the impact of AI on performing arts.
BBC AI Strategy while Facing Complaints for AI Use in ‘Doctor Who’ Promotion
BBC Director General Tim Davie articulates a forward-looking strategy embracing AI and ethical algorithms, but the broadcaster halts AI usage in “Doctor Who” marketing after audience pushback.
OpenAI Sets Sights on Hollywood
OpenAI is meeting with key players in Hollywood for potential partnerships to integrate its new AI video generator Sora in entertainment and filmmaking.
Significant Number of Consumers Believe AI Could Outshine Human Creators
22% of U.S. consumers believe AI could create more interesting content than humans, according to Deloitte's survey.
SXSW Attendees Express Disapproval of AI
At SXSW screenings, audiences loudly booed videos featuring AI proponents, highlighting the growing tension between different attitudes toward AI in the entertainment industry.