Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck’s AI Filmmaking Startup InterPositive
Netflix has acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking technology startup founded by Ben Affleck, as the streaming giant expands its use of AI tools in film production.
Dog Vibe-Codes Video Games with a Little Help From Claude AI
A YouTuber built a system that lets his cavapoo trigger AI-generated video games by mashing a keyboard, using Anthropic’s Claude with custom guardrails and automated feedback tools.
ByteDance Says It Will Tighten Seedance 2.0 Safeguards After Hollywood Backlash
ByteDance said it will strengthen protections on its Seedance 2.0 AI video tool after entertainment companies raised concerns over the unauthorized use of copyrighted characters and likenesses.
Runway Raises $315 Million to Advance AI Video and World Models
AI video startup Runway secured $315 million in a Series E round, doubling its valuation to $5.3 billion. The funding will support development of world models and new AI products.
Meta Tests Standalone Vibes AI Video App
Meta launches a standalone Vibes app for AI-generated videos, offering creation, remixing, and sharing tools, with upcoming freemium subscriptions planned.
YouTube Focuses on Fighting AI Slop in 2026, CEO Says
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan highlighted reducing low-quality AI content and detecting deepfakes as priorities for 2026 while expanding AI tools for creators.
YouTube Shorts Adds AI Likeness Tools to Let Creators Use Their Own Face and Voice
YouTube will allow creators to generate Shorts using their own likeness, while rolling out tools to prevent unauthorized AI use of creator images and voices.
Ben Affleck Downplays AI Threat to Hollywood
Ben Affleck said artificial intelligence is more likely to support filmmakers than replace them, arguing that current tools lack the creativity needed to supplant human artists.
China Debuts AI-Generated Animated Film on Big Screen
“The Reunion Journey” is China’s first fully AI-generated animated film, showcasing advanced AI rendering and reducing production time from years to one year.
Luma’s New AI Tool Lets Creators Edit Videos Without Reshooting Actors
Luma unveiled Ray3 Modify, an AI video model that edits existing footage using character references and frame guidance while preserving motion and performance.
Adobe Updates Firefly with Prompt-Based Video Editing
Adobe’s Firefly app adds a new video editor supporting precise prompt-based edits, along with integration of third-party models including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 and Topaz Astra for enhanced video and image generation.
Mirelo Raises $41 Million to Add Audio to AI Video
Berlin-based startup Mirelo raised $41 million to develop AI models that generate synchronized sound effects for AI-created video content.
Runway Unveils GWM-1, an AI That Can Simulate the Real World
Runway introduces GWM-1 world model and GWM-Robotics, GWM-Worlds, and GWM-Avatars applications, advancing AI simulations for robotics, training, and video generation.
Disney and OpenAI Launch Generative AI Video Partnership
Disney and OpenAI announced a three-year licensing deal allowing Sora to generate fan-inspired short videos featuring over 200 Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters.
Ex-MrBeast Strategist Builds AI Tool to Boost Short-Form Video Content and Analytics
Palo, founded by Jay Neo and former Palantir engineer Shivam Kumar, provides AI-powered analytics and ideation tools to help short-form video creators optimize content and grow audiences.
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