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First Lady Melania Trump releases a seven-hour audiobook of her memoir, narrated entirely by an AI-generated version of her voice, highlighting the growing intersection of artificial intelligence and celebrity branding.
Google partners with Range Media Partners to fund short films portraying AI in a more optimistic light, enlisting talents like Michael Keaton to reshape public perception.
With backing from Andreessen Horowitz and new support from Google, Promise is betting big on generative AI to streamline—and possibly rewire—how Hollywood makes movies.
The tech giant’s latest AI video generator Veo 3 adds synchronized audio to hyper-realistic visuals, raising both creative possibilities and ethical concerns in Hollywood.
Director Darren Aronofsky collaborates with Google DeepMind through his new studio, Primordial Soup, to integrate AI tools into short films, aiming to blend human storytelling with advanced technology.
Actor Tom Hanks and Director Ron Howard emphasize the importance of human creativity in storytelling, expressing cautious optimism about AI's potential in the film industry.
Billie Eilish clarifies that she was not present at the 2025 Met Gala, denouncing AI-generated images that falsely depicted her at the event and highlighting concerns over digital misinformation.
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.

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Erik Barmack’s Reel AI Column from The Ankler
'Stories of Surrender' finally gives the hardware dud a reason to exist and shows a way to innovate in immersive storytelling
The next version of the video game charts a path for truly interactive entertainment if the industry opens its eyes
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
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AI Adoption Projected to Boost Media Industry Revenue by 10%
Ernst & Young report highlights the financial benefits of AI integration in media and entertainment, forecasting significant revenue growth and cost reductions.

Consumers’ Mixed Reactions to AI in Entertainment Production
A recent survey reveals that U.S. consumers are split on the use of generative AI in creating film and TV content, with acceptance varying based on familiarity with AI tools.

Viewers Confuse AI Videos with Real Footage
A recent survey shows that audiences struggle to distinguish videos created by Sora and filmed by humans, highlighting Sora’s capabilities and consequent implications.
Market Research Forecasts Trends, Opportunities and Substantial Growth of AI In Media & Entertainment by 2028
IMARC Group, a market research company, published a report forecasting the future of AI in the media and entertainment market during 2023-2028, which size is expected to reach US$ 53.32 Billion, reflecting a growth rate of 26.71%.
The 2023 Nostradamus Report Predicts AI Will Upend the Industry Within 5 Years
The Tenth Annual Report is titled: “Everything Changing All At Once”