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The 34th edition of Camerimage opened with Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial'. The festival also included awards for Darren Aronofsky and Janusz Kaminski.
Read the original →A controlled study finds that generative AI speeds up textile pattern creation. It also reduces personal style expression, creative satisfaction and user control.
Read the original →AI is reshaping fashion modeling as brands use digital twins and virtual models. This raises concerns over jobs and image rights.
Read the original →The column describes the AI movement as a blight upon the video game industry. It asks why home consoles cost $250 more today than at launch six years ago and answers: AI.
Read the original →Games will be less expensive to make, according to the description. It says it is not yet clear how they will be played.
Read the original →Meta's latest Muse update comes as the company expands its AI agents with voice interactions and specialised models. The agents have reportedly reached 10 million users in the US and Canada.
Read the original →A course participant says they learned to flesh out ideas by mastering the process of creating stories with AI step by step. The course centered on hands-on exercises, starting with developing characters.
Read the original →The growth of AI and digital platforms brings many opportunities to the music industry. It also creates demands on creativity, cultural identity and the ability to build a long-term fan base.
Read the original →Japan Kogakuin College will use BytePlus's generative AI service Lumina and the video generation model Dreamina Seedance in classes. This is in preparation for a four-year Global Anime Creator course opening in April 2027. The school aims to train creators with a view to producing original IP and releasing it in Japan and overseas.
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