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Internal experimentation focuses on editing and VFX workflows as the studio looks to reduce timelines without altering creative output
A recent update broadens the union’s focus beyond film and television, signaling where the next contract battles may emerge
Early March conversations with agencies signal a shift from technology rollout to rights negotiations and talent representation
Reel AI: Erik Barmack’s biweekly article for The Ankler
How Sora Played Hollywood On Its Way to Dying
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?
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5 Burning Questions Hollywood Should Ask After Trump’s AI Executive Order
From guilds to Gavin Newsom: what studios and creatives need to reckon with now
Mark Hamill Criticizes AI-Generated Image of Trump as Jedi
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.
Deepfakes and the Election Cycle
Former President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated image of Taylor Swift endorsing his candidacy. What role is AI playing in the upcoming elections?