Category Entertainment

AI’s impact on media, gaming, and content creation industries.

Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs as AI reshapes its business and Xbox reset deepens

Microsoft layoffs cut 4,800 jobs as AI changes work and Xbox faces a deep reset in gaming and sales.

AI detection tools are fueling a fanfiction backlash on AO3, but the methods are shaky and risk flagging innocent writers.

Netflix’s Wonka reality series will use an AI-generated voice of Gene Wilder, sparking debate ahead of its Sept. 23 premiere.

Nano Banana 2 Lite speeds up image generation and cuts costs as Google expands its generative media push into video and enterprise workflows.

Tidal’s AI music policy will label fully generated tracks and stop paying royalties, signaling a tougher streaming stance on synthetic music.

Suno’s AI music incubator Spark offers grants and mentorship, but broad rights and gag clauses are drawing backlash.

AI power struggles are spilling into Hollywood, data centers and Meta’s workplace surveillance after a week of major corporate clashes.

OpenAI Hollywood tensions grow as studios pass on Luca Guadagnino’s Artificial and embrace AI deals with tech giants.

Google DeepMind’s $75M A24 deal could redefine AI filmmaking, blending Hollywood creativity with new tools built alongside artists.

The Atlantic’s searchable music AI training database reveals millions of tracks and new questions about consent, licensing and platform rules.