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Netflix Breakthrough: Using Generative AI to Transform TV & Film

Netflix admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs

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• Netflix utilized generative AI for a scene in The Eternaut, a sci-fi series, marking a first for the streaming giant's original content.
• The use of AI in this instance was not only faster than traditional visual effects tools but also helped in reducing production costs, as confirmed by Netflix's co-CEO Ted Sarandos during an earnings call.

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Netflix's first show with generative AI is a sign of what's to come in TV, film

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• Netflix premiered its first show featuring a scene created with generative AI technology.
• The use of generative AI in The Eternaut marks a notable step forward in AI's influence on TV and film production.

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House China Panel Faults Trump's Move to Ease Nvidia AI Chip Sales

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• Trump administration's decision to permit Nvidia Corp. to export its H20 AI chips to China is criticized for potentially enhancing Beijing's military capabilities.
• The move is seen as a risk for expanding China's capacity to rival the US in AI technology.

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Meta Says It Won't Sign EU's AI Code, Calling It Overreach

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• Meta Platforms Inc. refuses to sign the EU's AI Code of Practice, citing it as overreach.
• The AI Act in Europe is set to introduce new laws governing artificial intelligence, with Meta Platforms Inc. pushing back against the guidelines.

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Google's Windsurf Deal Is a Wake-Up Call for AI Startup Employees

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• Google's acquisition of Windsurf AI highlights Big Tech's trend of acquiring AI startups through licensing deals to access top talent.
• The increasing use of licensing deals by Big Tech may leave many employees of AI startups uncertain about their future job prospects.

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