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Netflix's VOID AI removes objects from video and rewrites reality with physics-aware editing

Netflix released VOID, an open-source AI model that removes objects from video while understanding physics and causality. Unlike traditional editing tools, VOID rewrites scenes to account for missing elements—erasing a car crash removes the debris and fire, deleting a person from a pool dive leaves the water undisturbed. The model could eliminate costly reshoots for studios.

Technology3 sources

Netflix's VOID AI removes objects from video and rewrites reality with physics-aware editing

Technology3 sources

Indian film industry slashes costs 80% with AI, outpacing Hollywood's cautious approach

India's studios are transforming filmmaking by using AI to slash production costs to one-fifth and cut timelines to a quarter of traditional methods. While union constraints limit Hollywood's adoption, Indian cinema races ahead with full AI-generated films, multi-language dubbing, and altered endings for re-releases, though audience reactions remain mixed.

Technology3 sources

Indian film industry slashes costs 80% with AI, outpacing Hollywood's cautious approach

Technology3 sources

HarperCollins partners with Toonstar to turn books into AI-powered animated shows

HarperCollins is partnering with AI animation studio Toonstar to adapt book franchises into digital shows for YouTube. The first project adapts Lisa Greenwald's Friendship List series. Toonstar claims its AI technology produces episodes 80% faster and 90% cheaper than traditional methods, but the move has sparked concerns among authors about AI-assisted storytelling.

Entertainment2 sources

HarperCollins partners with Toonstar to turn books into AI-powered animated shows

Entertainment2 sources

Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo 3.1 and directable avatars that interact with objects

Google advances its AI-powered video creation platform with Veo 3.1 integration and customizable avatars that respond to text prompts. Users can now direct avatars to interact with products and objects while maintaining character consistency across scenes. The update includes direct YouTube publishing, a Chrome screen recorder, and Lyria music models for content creation.

Technology12 sources

Google Vids gets AI upgrade with Veo 3.1 and directable avatars that interact with objects

Technology12 sources

Sam Altman Opens Up About Sora Shutdown and Scrapping Disney's Billion-Dollar AI Partnership

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman broke his silence on shutting down Sora, the AI video generator that killed a $1 billion Disney partnership. In his first interview since the March announcement, Altman revealed the decision came down to scarce computing resources and avoiding addictive features, despite losing a major deal and disappointing partners.

Technology3 sources

Sam Altman Opens Up About Sora Shutdown and Scrapping Disney's Billion-Dollar AI Partnership

Technology3 sources

Google boosts AI Pro plan with 5TB cloud storage at no extra cost, adds Chrome auto browse

Google has tripled cloud storage for its AI Pro plan subscribers, jumping from 2TB to 5TB at $19.99 per month with no price increase. The upgrade includes enhanced Gemini capabilities, Chrome auto browse for automated tasks, and Google Home Premium Standard bundled at no additional cost.

Technology10 sources

Google boosts AI Pro plan with 5TB cloud storage at no extra cost, adds Chrome auto browse

Technology10 sources

Kathleen Kennedy Questions AI's Role in Filmmaking at Runway Summit Amid Industry Hype

At the Runway AI Summit in Manhattan, legendary producer Kathleen Kennedy voiced skepticism about AI in filmmaking, questioning whether AI tools can replicate human taste and artistic judgment. Her concerns came as industry executives compared generative AI to fire and the printing press, just days after OpenAI shut down Sora, disrupting a $1 billion Disney deal.

Entertainment2 sources

Kathleen Kennedy Questions AI's Role in Filmmaking at Runway Summit Amid Industry Hype

Entertainment2 sources

Over 200 Groups Demand YouTube Ban AI Slop Videos Targeting Kids Amid Development Concerns

More than 200 child development experts and advocacy groups are calling on YouTube to ban AI-generated videos from its kids' platform. The coalition argues that low-quality AI content, dubbed 'AI slop,' distorts children's sense of reality and displaces activities critical for healthy development. The campaign follows a landmark verdict finding YouTube liable for designing addictive features that harm young users.

Policy12 sources

Over 200 Groups Demand YouTube Ban AI Slop Videos Targeting Kids Amid Development Concerns

Policy12 sources

Google launches Veo 3.1 Lite, slashing AI video generation costs as OpenAI exits market

Google unveiled Veo 3.1 Lite, its most cost-effective AI video generator, cutting prices by 50% compared to Veo 3.1 Fast. The new model supports text-to-video and image-to-video generation at $0.05 per second for 720p video, targeting developers building high-volume applications. The launch comes days after OpenAI shut down its Sora video app, signaling Google's commitment to making generative AI video accessible and affordable.

Technology6 sources

Google launches Veo 3.1 Lite, slashing AI video generation costs as OpenAI exits market

Technology6 sources

Runway launches $10M venture fund and Builders program to back early-stage AI startups

AI video generation startup Runway has launched a $10 million venture fund to invest in early-stage companies building across AI, media, and world simulation. The company is also rolling out a Builders program offering seed to Series C startups free API credits, signaling its push to create an ecosystem around video intelligence and expand beyond its core creative tooling.

Startups2 sources

Runway launches $10M venture fund and Builders program to back early-stage AI startups

Startups2 sources

Trump posts AI video of planned 47-story presidential library tower in Miami

President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated promotional video for his presidential library, depicting a towering glass skyscraper in Miami with gold accents and replicas of Air Force One. Google's detection tool confirmed the footage was created using AI models, highlighting the growing role of AI-generated imagery in U.S. politics.

Entertainment2 sources

Trump posts AI video of planned 47-story presidential library tower in Miami

Entertainment2 sources

AI deepfakes blur reality in 2026 US midterm campaigns as regulations lag behind technology

AI deepfakes are flooding the 2026 US midterm elections, with Republicans deploying fabricated videos of candidates like James Talarico and Jon Ossoff. With no federal regulation and minimal guardrails, experts warn these realistic yet fake political advertisements could deceive voters and erode trust in democratic systems, even when viewers know the content isn't real.

Entertainment7 sources

AI deepfakes blur reality in 2026 US midterm campaigns as regulations lag behind technology

Entertainment7 sources

ByteDance launches Seedance 2.0 AI video generation in CapCut with new IP safeguards

ByteDance is rolling out its Dreamina Seedance 2.0 AI video generation model through CapCut, starting in seven markets across Asia and Latin America. The launch includes invisible watermarking and blocks on generating real faces, addressing earlier Hollywood copyright concerns. OpenAI shut down Sora as ByteDance advances with over 400 million CapCut users.

Technology4 sources

ByteDance launches Seedance 2.0 AI video generation in CapCut with new IP safeguards

Technology4 sources

Iran deploys AI propaganda to sway American opinion as digital warfare escalates

Iran has launched a sophisticated AI propaganda campaign targeting American audiences with viral memes and videos that mock Trump and Netanyahu. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-affiliated accounts reached millions within 24 hours of conflict onset, outperforming White House messaging in resonance and reach across social media platforms.

Technology4 sources

Iran deploys AI propaganda to sway American opinion as digital warfare escalates

Technology4 sources

Disney's $1 billion AI investment and metaverse plans hit major roadblocks in new CEO's first week

New Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro faces twin crises as OpenAI shuts down Sora just months after a $1 billion collaboration was announced, while Epic Games cuts 1,000 jobs amid questions about their $1.5 billion metaverse partnership. The setbacks highlight risks in Disney's technology investments and raise concerns about the company's strategic direction in AI and gaming.

Business2 sources

Disney's $1 billion AI investment and metaverse plans hit major roadblocks in new CEO's first week

Business2 sources

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