ByteDance Brings Prompt-Based Video Creation to CapCut with Seedance 2.0
ByteDance is rolling out its Seedance 2.0 AI video model in CapCut, enabling prompt-based video creation as competition in generative video intensifies.
Entertainment & Gaming
Navigate the future of entertainment and gaming in AIstify’s Entertainment & Gaming section. From film studios and streaming platforms to game publishers and interactive media companies, we track how AI is reshaping content creation, distribution, and monetization. Coverage spans news, real-world deployments, deals, and policy developments influencing how AI is used across entertainment ecosystems. We focus on generative content, personalization, game development workflows, player analytics, moderation, and virtual characters, alongside the business and regulatory shifts affecting creators and platforms. Our explainers and roundups turn rapid updates into clear takeaways, highlighting what’s changing, why it matters now, and who stands to benefit or face disruption.
ByteDance Reportedly Delays Global Launch of Seedance 2.0 AI Video Generator
ByteDance has reportedly paused the global rollout of its Seedance 2.0 AI video generator after viral clips sparked backlash from Hollywood studios over intellectual property concerns.
Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Startup for Up to $600 Million
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI startup focused on post-production editing tools co-founded by Ben Affleck. The deal could reach $600 million as streaming platforms expand AI use in filmmaking.
Google DeepMind’s Project Genie Lets Users Explore AI-Generated Worlds
By
Samantha Reed
• 3 mins read
Google DeepMind has begun rolling out Project Genie, an experimental interactive prototype that lets users create and explore AI-generated worlds powered by its Genie 3 world model.
The Fun and Freaky AI Gadgets Everyone Talked About at CES 2026
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Laura Bennett
• 3 mins read
Beyond major product launches, CES 2026 is highlighting a wave of unconventional AI-powered devices, from holographic assistants to robotic pets and smart kitchen tools. The gadgets reflect how artificial intelligence is moving into niche consumer applications.
Amazon Launches Alexa+ AI Assistant on the Web
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Samantha Reed
• 2 mins read
Amazon has launched Alexa.com, bringing its AI-powered Alexa+ assistant to the web and mobile app, enabling family-focused tasks, smart home control, and content creation online.
Google Expands Gemini AI Capabilities on Google TV
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Laura Bennett
• 3 mins read
Google is adding new Gemini AI features to Google TV, enabling voice-driven controls, personalized recommendations, and AI-powered photo and video experiences. The updates debut on select TCL televisions before a broader rollout.
SoftBank Reportedly Completes $40 Billion Investment in OpenAI
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Olivia Grant
• 2 mins read
SoftBank has finalized its $40 billion investment in OpenAI, increasing its stake above 10%. The funding supports AI infrastructure initiatives, joint ventures, and OpenAI’s broader growth, including plans for a potential IPO.
Meta Acquires AI Startup Manus for $2 Billion
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Olivia Grant
• 3 mins read
Meta Platforms has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus for about $2 billion, gaining a rare revenue-generating AI agent platform. The deal strengthens Meta’s AI strategy as investor scrutiny grows around heavy infrastructure spending.
OpenAI Rolls Out a Personalised AI Recap “Your Year With ChatGPT”
By
Maria Konash
• 3 mins read
OpenAI is rolling out “Your Year with ChatGPT,” an annual review feature that summarizes how users interacted with the chatbot over the past year. The tool is available to eligible users across several English-speaking markets, including the United States.