Media & Entertainment

Unity Shows Off Latest AI Innovation In Game Development at Unite 2023

Chris McKay• December 7, 2023 • 2 min read

Announcements included early access availability to Unity Muse, a suite of AI-powered features to simplify content creation; a first look at Unity 6, and Unity’s next major software release coming in 2024

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YouTube Tests AI Tools to Summarize Comments and Answers Questions About a Video

Chris McKay• November 7, 2023 • 1 min read

The platform emphasized the pilots are experimental, saying it will collect user feedback to improve the AI capabilities before wider releases.

Microsoft Media & Entertainment

Microsoft Partners with Inworld AI to Bring Generative AI to Xbox Game Creation

Chris McKay• November 6, 2023 • 2 min read

Together, they will deliver an AI toolset for narrative and character design to be integrated into Xbox's creation engine.

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Likewise Launches Pix, An AI-Powered Entertainment Recommendation Assistant

Chris McKay• October 5, 2023 • 2 min read

After asking a question like "What comedies have come out recently?", Pix responds with personalized recommendations complete with descriptions, ratings, reviews, and streaming options.

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Spotify Rolls Out AI-Generated Podcast Transcripts

Chris McKay• September 29, 2023 • 1 min read

Transcripts will be time-synced so users can read along with episodes that are more visually and textually accessible.

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Tubi Unveils GPT-4 Powered "Rabbit AI" for Enhanced Content Discovery

Chris McKay• September 26, 2023 • 2 min read

Rabbit AI goes beyond basic keyword searches to interpret the contextual meaning behind search queries.

Media & Entertainment

Capsule Launches AI-Powered Video Editor Aimed at Enterprise Teams

Chris McKay• September 20, 2023 • 2 min read

Capsule aims to make professional video editing more accessible by combining an intuitive interface with AI that automates routine tasks.

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Roblox Acquires Speechly for Real-Time Voice Chat Moderation

Chris McKay• September 20, 2023 • 2 min read

With its real-time voice moderation technology, Speechly has been helping companies, especially developers, in significantly reducing toxic behavior in online communities.

Venture Capital Startups Media & Entertainment

Series AI Launches with $7.9M in Seed Funding to Revolutionize Game Development with AI

Chris McKay• September 14, 2023 • 2 min read

The Series AI platform integrates powerful generative AI models within a user-friendly game editor, effectively reducing the friction and time involved in traditional game development.

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Roblox Previews New AI Features to Boost Creator Productivity and Accessibility

Chris McKay• September 8, 2023 • 2 min read

A key announcement was Roblox Assistant, a conversational AI agent that will enhance studio creation and eventually interact within experiences.

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Hiber Integrates Google Cloud’s Generative AI for Text-to-3D World Creation

Chris McKay• September 8, 2023 • 1 min read

This will allow users to utilize natural language prompts to craft immersive 3D worlds, elevating the accessibility and functionality of 3D web creation tools.

Google Media & Entertainment

YouTube and Universal Music Group Join Forces to Explore the Future of AI Music

Chris McKay• August 21, 2023 • 3 min read

The joint initiative seeks to understand how AI might augment creative processes while ensuring that the intellectual property and rights of artists remain protected.

AI Ethics Media & Entertainment

The New York Times Cracks Down on AI Scraping Its Content

Chris McKay• August 14, 2023 • 2 min read

Defying these new rules could result in penalties, although the Times did not specify what those might entail.

Google Media & Entertainment

Google and Universal Music In Talks Over AI-Generated Music

Chris McKay• August 9, 2023 • 2 min read

These initial discussions, as confirmed by multiple insiders, could pave the way for fans to use AI to craft songs in the style of their favorite artists. With prior consent, of course.

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Inworld Becomes Best-Funded AI Gaming Startup With $50 Million Round

Chris McKay• August 3, 2023 • 1 min read

This brings the total funding to over $120 million since its founding in 2021. The company's current valuation sits at a staggering half a billion dollars.

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PBS Kids Exploring Generative AI for Interactive Storytelling

Chris McKay• August 2, 2023 • 2 min read

Geared toward four to eight year-olds, the show aims to model flexible problem-solving and teach foundational computational concepts through lighthearted tales.

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The Making of "GENESIS" Movie Trailer (Midjourney + Runway)

Chris McKay• July 29, 2023 • 7 min read

Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, a seasoned professional, or simply someone intrigued by the intersection of technology and art, these insights from Nicolas are sure to inspire and educate.

Media & Entertainment

AI: Unleashing Human Creativity and Transforming Content Creation 🌟

Chris McKay• March 14, 2023 • 2 min read

Explore the exciting fusion of AI and human creativity that's redefining boundaries and unlocking endless possibilities in content creation.

Fintech Media & Entertainment

Is this the beginning of the end of websites?

Chris McKay• March 7, 2023 • 4 min read

AI-powered chatbots have the potential to replace traditional websites, transform user experiences and shape the future of the web.