Jimmy Stewart’s AI-generated voice used for a bedtime story on Calm app
by Maria Lattila | Dec 05, 2023 | News
If you're a premium subscriber of Calm, you can listen to Jimmy Stewart read you a bedtime story, with a little help from AI.
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Papers, Please creator Lucas Pope says he would consider using AI for his next game
by Lewis Packwood | Oct 26, 2023 | Gaming, News
Lucas Pope suggests that his next game might incorporate AI: "I feel like if I don't maybe start using AI, then I'll regret it."
Talks between studios and striking actors' guild break down
by Dan Cooper | Oct 12, 2023 | News
Following the writers' deal, anybody hoping for a quick end to the SAG-AFTRA strike in the US may have to think again as negotiations break off. ...
Bungie posts a job ad for Generative AI engineer
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 04, 2023 | Gaming, News
Destiny studio Bungie has posted a job listing for a Generative AI engineer who can "collaborate with artists, designers, engineers, and more."
AI | Tom Hanks says he had “nothing to do with” a video of him selling a dental plan
by Maria Lattila | Oct 02, 2023 | News
Tom Hanks took to Instagram to warn his followers that it’s not really him selling them a dental plan in an AI-created video.
Martin Scorsese urges filmmakers to 'save cinema' from franchises
by Dan Cooper | Sep 26, 2023 | News
Martin Scorsese has been having some more words on the state of modern cinema. And, well, Martin Scorsese isn't feeling too positive.
Producers of Brightburn 2 want to use AI, Metaverse in upcoming films
by Dan Cooper | Sep 14, 2023 | News
Could the planned Brightburn sequel include the greatly-maligned technologies? The film's producers haven't ruled it out. ...
Guillermo del Toro offers his take on artificial intelligence, animation
by Dan Cooper | Sep 11, 2023 | News
Guillermo del Toro is more worried about "natural stupidity" than anything else, he says in a new keynote address....
US studios reveal deal offered to striking writers
by Dan Cooper | Aug 23, 2023 | News
A deal has been put forward by the alliance of US studios as hopes rise that the drawn-out writers strike may soon be resolved....
AI mod that let you have conversations with NPCs in GTA 5 is removed by Rockstar without warning
by Lewis Packwood | Aug 18, 2023 | Gaming, News
The GTA 5 Sentient Streets mod used AI to generate speech - but Rockstar has ordered it to be taken down without explanation.
WGA considering AMTP proposals on AI, as strikes continue
by Dan Cooper | Aug 14, 2023 | News
Negotiations have resumed between studios and striking writers, with concessions reportedly coming in the use of AI. ...
Film studios, including Disney and Netflix, turn to AI as strikes continue
by Jake Godfrey | Jul 28, 2023 | News
Film studios are doubling down on AI technology, as several job advertisements for AI experts have been placed....
Another AI-driven news site tricked into writing about Glorbo
by Ryan Lambie | Jul 27, 2023 | Gaming, News
Glorbo's back! This time in Destiny 2, as a group of Reddit users trick an AI-driven news site into thinking Glorbo's a secret boss.
AI-written news site tricked into publishing made-up World of Warcraft story
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
A website that trawls reddit and turns posts into news stories using AI has been caught out with a carefully laid trap.
Hello Neighbor publisher's boss says his company uses AI to monitor employees
by Lewis Packwood | Jul 14, 2023 | Gaming, News
Alex Nichiporchik recommends that managers use ChatGPT to identify 'problematic team members' who talk about themselves too much.
Steam is apparently banning games that use AI-generated assets
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 30, 2023 | Gaming, News
Valve seemingly rejects AI game, saying: "We cannot ship games for which the developer does not have all of the necessary rights."
Unity | Developers worry about 'incredibly dangerous' new AI tools
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 28, 2023 | Gaming, News
Unity Muse and Unity Sentis are new AI tools for generating content, but developers are concerned about how they've been trained.
Secret Invasion | Marvel used AI to create show's title sequence
by Ryan Lambie | Jun 21, 2023 | Gaming, News
Marvel's new Secret Invasion series uses AI to create a painterly landscape of invading Skrulls, its director has confirmed.
UK's Equity issues toolkit to protect members from 'unregulated' AI
by Dan Cooper | Jun 09, 2023 | News
The creative industry workers' union Equity has issued a toolkit in response to rising concerns from its members about artificial intelligence. ...
Duke Nukem | Evercade cover art will not be AI-generated after all
by Lewis Packwood | Jun 02, 2023 | Gaming, News
After an angry reaction from fans, Blaze announces that the new Duke Nukem Evercade cart won't use AI-generated art.
Developer denies using AI in its games, but says it is recruiting AI experts
by Ryan Lambie | May 31, 2023 | Gaming, News
Taiwanese developer Rayark has refuted allegations that it's used AI to generate its game art, but adds that it's "recruited more members with AI...
The things we think and do not say: the future of writing about film online
by Simon Brew | May 31, 2023 | Feature
The world of film writing and entertainment journalism is going down a very odd path: but there has to be a better way forward....
Blizzard is using AI to generate concept art: "Prepare to be amazed!"
by Lewis Packwood | May 23, 2023 | Gaming, News
Blizzard is using AI to generate its art, as the firm says: “We are on the brink of a major evolution in how we build and manage our games.”
AI set to re-dub foreign films through deepfake technology
by Dan Cooper | May 22, 2023 | News
An exciting prospect is on the horizon for fans of world cinema, but ethical AI questions are also being raised. ...
Disney CEO calls AI 'difficult', especially with 'IP management'
by Dan Cooper | May 11, 2023 | News
Disney's Bob Iger has spoken about some of the difficulties that studios are being presented with, as artificial intelligence rapidly evolves. ...
The Russos state the first AI film is less than two years away
by Dan Cooper | Apr 25, 2023 | News
Your new favourite movie star may be, well... you, according to the directors of Avengers: Endgame. ...
The Writers Guild Of America, and the artificial intelligence in screenwriting debate
by Dan Cooper | Mar 27, 2023 | Feature
As the Writers Guild of America begins negotiations with the Hollywood studios, just how much of a sticking point will AI be?...
