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Disney, Universal, Warner Brothers sue MiniMax for Hailuo Agent video generator
Read more: Disney, Universal, Warner Brothers sue MiniMax for Hailuo Agent video generatorWell, the movie studios are now all-in the AI copyright lawsuit frenzy. After remaining on the sidelines until late 2024, the movie studios have now filed their 3rd lawsuit (2 are against Midjourney filed by Disney, Universal, and Warner Brothers). This time, they’ve collectively sued the Chinese company Minimax for its offering of an image…
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OpenAI backs production of feature length animated film using AI video tools
Read more: OpenAI backs production of feature length animated film using AI video toolsAs first reported by Wall Street Journal, OpenAI’s creative specialist Chad Nelson is producing an animated feature-length movie called “Critterz.” It is an open secret that Hollywood studios would like to use AI for parts of movies, such as special effects scene, to reduce the escalating costs of movie production. However, given the sensitivity and…
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Lionsgate movie studio agrees to license movies for Runway AI training
Read more: Lionsgate movie studio agrees to license movies for Runway AI trainingIt is no secret that generative AI can be used in the process of producing movies. Fears of unregulated uses of AI in movie making led to the Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes, which ended with three-year collective bargaining agreements that limit and regulate the use of AI in writing and performers in movies. Yet,…
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Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra plans to use AI in “more efficient” movie production
Read more: Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra plans to use AI in “more efficient” movie productionAt a conference in Japan, Sony Pictures CEO Tony Vinciquerra discussed the studio’s plans to use AI in movie production in part to gain efficiency and reduce costs. But he also stated: “The agreements that came out of last year’s strikes and the agreements that will come out of the IATSE and Teamster [negotiations] will…