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New guidance issued this week by the UK government highlights growing regulatory pressure that could influence how global studios approach generative tools
New features introduced by Meta this week signal a broader push to integrate generative content directly into Instagram and Facebook
Ongoing talks with tech platforms highlight growing pressure to define how copyrighted material is used in generative systems
New AI features are being tested across the TikTok platform, raising questions about how quickly synthetic content could scale globally
Internal experiments at Paramount focus on script analysis and greenlight modeling, reflecting a broader shift toward data-assisted decision-making
Cannes Film Festival discussions reflect growing uncertainty over how to evaluate films that incorporate generative tools without clear industry standards
The company’s latest raise reflects growing enterprise interest as studios and creators test generative workflows beyond early experimentation
New policy updates expand protections around synthetic voice and face replication, signaling a shift toward structured enforcement rather than reactive takedowns
Internal experimentation focuses on editing and VFX workflows as the studio looks to reduce timelines without altering creative output
Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
Why OpenAI Needs ‘TBPN.’ Badly
Erik Barmack’s Reel AI Column from The Ankler
Sam Altman now knows the next AI arms race isn’t about tech — it’s about narrative
It turns out entertainment was too small for OpenAI. The bigger game is still coming.
Hollywood’s answer to the music catalog boom may be here
Hollywood stars issue stern warnings while quietly building startups behind the tech
ByteDance’s AI reconnaissance strike and the four strategic choices now facing the studios before the next attack
The numbers don’t lie. And it turns out this industry still knows how to close ranks
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?