Tasmanian crochet artist's beanie went viral, then Etsy buyers found an AI slop copy
A viral beanie on Etsy has caused confusion as AI knockoffs are appearing among the site's handmade offerings.
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AI, Arts & Creativity — what each story says
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🎨 Visual art and image generation5
Q&A: Brian Eno on relaunching Opal Records, 'Music for Airports,' AI and Palestine
Brian Eno, the artist, producer and political activist best known for pioneering ambient music, will relaunch Opal Records on Friday. The label was founded in 1988 and put on hiatus in 1991.
Read the original →Fortnite fans say “RIP Epic” as company’s controversial AI push sparks massive backlash
Tim Sweeney says Epic Games is retooling for "maximum AI acceleration." Fortnite fans have reacted poorly to the announcement.
Read the original →Fascinated by Microbes and AI... Lee Lee-nam's ‘Microscopic Landscape’
Lee Lee-nam, 57, is one of the most popular and familiar media artists. He recently threw the ceremonial first pitch at a Kia Tigers home game in Gwangju.
Read the original →Gary Valenciano on his 'Back at the Museum' concert series: 'No AI involved' | Kapuso Shorts
Gary Valenciano is returning to the Music Museum for a series of concerts this October.
Read the original →🎵 Music2
BeatViz Expands Its AI Music Video Generator With Chat-Guided Editing for Full-Length Songs
BeatViz is an AI music video generator designed to turn full-length songs into complete, editable music videos. Unlike standalone video models such as Runway Gen-4.5 and Adobe Firefly Video, which primarily generate individual clips, it combines music analysis, AI-powered direction, lip sync and timeline editing in one workflow.
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- AI music toggle lets users filter content DeezerDeezer Newsroom · 10/13 08:13 UTC
🎬 Film, video and animation5
OpenAI’s Video Model Sora Could Get a Second Act
OpenAI is reportedly considering a plan to resurrect its video model Sora. The company is in discussions with a startup that is developing artificial intelligence.
Read the original →Antonio Banderas to Star in AI-Powered Feature ‘Cortes’ From Utopai Studios
The Oscar-nominated actor will star as Hernán Cortés in "Cortés," a new feature by Utopai Studios and Ex Machina Studios.
Read the original →Will Sora Return? OpenAI Plans to Hand Over the Model to Katsberg's Startup, Shifting to a Professional Film Tool Approach
According to The Information, OpenAI is negotiating with a stealth startup. Sora has been inactive for months and may return to the market in a roundabout way.
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- Hollywood Legacy Gala Brings a Human Touch to Hollywood’s AI FutureTechBullion · 10/13 08:01 UTC
- Genies Signs Deal to Turn UTA’s Hollywood Actors Into AI AvatarsBloomberg.com · 10/12 20:41 UTC
🎮 Games3
Epic Games Delays Marvel and Star Wars Crossover Game Amid Generative AI Push
Epic Games has reportedly delayed an unannounced Marvel and Star Wars crossover game. The company is pivoting toward AI-first game production.
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- Epic reportedly delays Disney video game project as it mandates AI workflowsTradingView · 10/13 04:00 UTC
- Epic Games has postponed the release of a Disney game and has advised developers to prioritize an "AI first" approachWN Hub · 10/12 23:02 UTC
🏛️ Museums and cultural institutions2
Furnace Fest merch seemingly designed by AI, sticker placed over another festival's mug sold for $50
A Furnace Fest representative said the mugs in question were sold by a festival vendor, Silver City Mugs, and not by the event itself. The item relates to the 2026 edition of Furnace Fest.
Read the original →Integrating AI into conservation practices for heritage preservation
The 14th annual academic meeting of the China Association for Conservation Technology of Cultural Heritage was held in September in Urumqi, in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. It highlighted technological innovation in cultural heritage conservation in the age of artificial intelligence.
Read the original →✍️ Creators at work2
Zirva AI Launches Mirage, a New AI-Powered Creative Software for Next-Generation Visual Content
UK-based AI platform Zirva AI has expanded its creative ecosystem with Mirage, a new software experience built on advanced generative AI models. It is intended to simplify visual content creation for creators, filmmakers, designers and businesses. The announcement is dated October 13, 2026.
Read the original →Second edition of $1m AI Film Award opens for entries
Filmmakers worldwide can now submit entries for the $1m AI Film Award. Entries can explore themes such as society, climate and relationships using AI storytelling tools.
Read the original →🇯🇵 Arts and AI in Japan3
CREATORS EDGE 2026 Archive: How Far Can Generative AI Expand Anime Visual Expression?
The event was held on September 29, 2026, by the Genkosha magazines VIDEO SALON and COMMERCIAL PHOTO.
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- AI Music Moves From "Generation" to "Infrastructure": What Comes After Creator First AI (note)Yahoo! News Japan · 10/13 07:40 UTC
- AI Becomes a Talking Point at Korea's Busan Film Festival as Actors' Tears Show Meaning of Human ActingAFPBB News · 10/13 09:08 UTC
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