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Ernst & Young report highlights the financial benefits of AI integration in media and entertainment, forecasting significant revenue growth and cost reductions.
Advancements in AI technology have led to a surge in deepfake scams, with fraudsters impersonating celebrities to deceive and exploit fans—highlighting urgent concerns around trust, regulation, and digital identity.
The "Star Wars" actor Mark Hamill responds to the White House's AI-created image of President Trump wielding a red lightsaber, highlighting concerns over the misuse of AI in political propaganda.
The tech giant Google partners with Range Media Partners to co-produce films and series that subtly showcase Google's AI and spatial tools, aiming to reshape its image in the entertainment industry.
The Marvel star says he’s ready to sue any studio or executive that uses his AI likeness without consent, joining a growing chorus of actors pushing back on digital replicas.
The 'Wicked' and 'Crazy Rich Asians' director voices concern over generative AI’s impact on the creative industry, urging studios to do more to protect artists and original work from unauthorized use.
Actor and director Natasha Lyonne collaborates with virtual reality pioneer Jaron Lanier and co-writer Brit Marling on a new sci-fi film utilizing generative AI, aiming to explore the intersection of technology and storytelling.
Katy Perry’s Lifetimes world tour sparks criticism for its use of artificial intelligence in visual effects, fueling online debate about technology’s place in live performance and the evolving expectations of pop concerts.
The pop superstar Dua Lipa joins a growing list of celebrities investing in AI companies, backing an emerging platform designed to create hyper-personalized music experiences based on listener moods and behaviors.

Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
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Erik Barmack’s Reel AI Column from The Ankler
Cursor shares the same big investor as the indie studio, and is on the cusp of reprogramming everything from development to production to VFX
A new category leader is poised to do to entertainment what TikTok did to Silicon Valley — at $79 a year
A shift in law means agents and managers must now act as estate planners as an endless career is within reach (if society can get over the ick factor)
OpenAI's new brazen image generator rips off Studio Ghibli, Pixar & Lego. Hollywood, fight now before it's too late
IP icons from 'Friends' to Harry Potter are being manipulated by consumers. Now it’s time studios and tech worked together
How an addictive AI tool backed by Jared Leto devoured my family — and stands to win the raging war for screen time (h/t Ted Sarandos)
INTRO TO AI
Quick Explainers on Basic AI Terms and Tools
We’ve all seen the seemingly magical pitches/scenes ChatGPT is able to create. How does it work?
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Intro to AI: How does ChatGPT work?
We’ve all seen the seemingly magical pitches/scenes ChatGPT is able to create. How does it work?

Intro to AI: Using the ChatGPT App
ChatGPT recently released an app to use on your mobile device

Intro to AI: 4 Things to Keep In Mind When Using ChatGPT
ChatGPT is a powerful tool, but it has limitations and drawbacks

Intro to AI: How to Use ChatGPT Effectively
Some tips to getting the most out of the popular AI tool

Intro to AI: Definitions
Some commonly used AI terms to help you understand the conversation