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Technological advancements continue to push the boundaries of filmmaking, but they're also empowering the public to create increasingly sophisticated unofficial content. While fan-made fake trailers have been a staple online for years, the rapid advancement of AI generation software has dramatically elevated their quality, making them more realistic, more convincing, and increasingly capable of fooling even discerning audiences.
These deepfake trailers have become so prevalent they've spawned an entire cottage industry, with numerous channels amassing significant traffic and generating substantial profits. One might assume this phenomenon would be a major headache for film studios, but the reality, it turns out, might be quite the opposite.
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According to an exclusive report from industry trade outlet Deadline, while studios previously pursued takedowns for infringing fake trailers, a significant shift is now underway in Hollywood. Instead of issuing copyright strikes, a growing number of major studios are reportedly instructing YouTube to redirect ad revenue generated by these fan-made creations directly into the studios' coffers. The precise motivations behind this strategic pivot remain unclear. Deadline reached out to several major studios for comment, but all declined to elaborate on the new policy.
via： Deadline