Indonesia’s film industry is rapidly adopting generative AI tools to create high-quality productions at a fraction of traditional costs. Filmmakers use technologies like Sora, Runway, Midjourney, and ChatGPT to streamline labor-intensive tasks, Linda Yulisman reports for Rest of World. The country’s film sector generated over $400 million in box office sales in 2023, making it …
Filmmaker Josh Kerrigan has created a successful sci-fi web series called Neural Viz using a variety of generative artificial intelligence tools. Christopher Beam reports for Wired that the project is considered one of the first examples of high-quality AI filmmaking. The series stands out in a field often associated with low-effort content. Kerrigan’s project, known …
The technology company Nothing has launched a tool that allows users to create simple smartphone applications using written instructions. As The Verge reports, these apps are available in a new store called Playground. This initiative is part of a broader strategy named Essential, which encompasses all of Nothing’s AI-related products. The new tool, called Essential …
Colleen Jones reports for Content Science Review that despite the hype around generative AI, most leaders struggle to achieve measurable business benefits. The primary reason is that AI, unlike previous technologies, is uniquely dependent on content for both its input and output. Jones identifies seven key barriers that prevent companies from succeeding with AI. A …
Yelp is automatically creating short videos about restaurants and other businesses using generative artificial intelligence. According to a report by The Verge, this feature is now available nationwide in the United States on Yelp’s iOS app. The system combines photos and videos uploaded by users to create a short, narrated clip. Generative AI models from …
Netflix has officially begun using generative artificial intelligence in its content production, a move that highlights the technology’s growing role in Hollywood. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos confirmed that AI created visual effects for the first time in the Argentine series “El Eternaut.” Sarandos stated that the technology enabled the production team to create a scene of …
Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, can generate highly personalized content by analyzing users’ private data stored across its services. According to an article by Lila Shroff for “The Atlantic,” this capability is ushering in an era of hyper-personalized chatbots. Shroff details how Gemini wrote a birthday letter for her friend that felt “unnervingly” like something she …
Artificial intelligence is enabling a new kind of content creator on YouTube, where fully virtual personalities are attracting millions of viewers and generating significant revenue. Zach Vallese reports for CNBC that these AI-powered virtual YouTubers, or VTubers, are part of a growing trend. One prominent example is a character named Bloo, who has amassed 2.5 …
White-collar workers are increasingly sending artificial intelligence assistants to attend virtual meetings in their place. This trend saves time but also introduces complex new questions about workplace etiquette, privacy, and the value of human interaction. In an article for The Washington Post, journalists Lisa Bonos and Danielle Abril describe how these AI tools can join …
Three prominent news organizations are successfully using artificial intelligence to generate article summaries for their readers. The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and Yahoo News have implemented AI-powered summary features to serve busy audiences seeking quick information digests. Sarah Scire reports on these developments for the journalism industry publication Nieman Lab. Yahoo News introduced “Key Takeaways” …