AI

Netflix Makes Major Move: Acquires Ben Affleck's AI Company InterPositive, Actor to Advise on Film & TV Tools

2026-03-06 18:07:07

(Image Source: Pinterest) Many might not know that Ben Affleck quietly launched a startup called InterPositive back in 2022. The company has been dedicated to developing artificial intelligence tools ...

AI Voice Acting Sparks Controversy: "Baldur's Gate 3" Star Slams Using AI for RPG Performance as "Stupid"

2026-03-04 16:56:01

As generative AI technology increasingly permeates the film, television, and gaming industries, the debate over whether AI should replace human actors has become a central point of contention. Jennife ...

Beyond AI Actors: Xicoia Unveils Plans for an Entire "Virtual Universe" Where Digital Stars Will "Live"

2026-03-02 23:56:15

(Image Source: Xicoia) Last year, AI artist studio Xicoia introduced its flagship AI-generated virtual actor, Tilly Norwood, announcing ambitious plans to launch her into Hollywood as a new-generation ...

AI Era Drives Up Hardware Costs: Is a Delayed Console Generation a Smarter Move for Gamers?

2026-02-23 21:00:33

As generative AI technology rapidly expands, hardware costs are steadily climbing, and the gaming industry is not immune. Gaming outlet Eurogamer recently published an article exploring how the consum ...

pixiv Platform Revises Guidelines: Prohibits Tag Abuse, Undisclosed AI-Generated Content, and Excessive Posting

2026-02-19 00:30:29

The illustration community platform pixiv, which hosts illustrations, manga, and novel submissions, announced new usage guidelines yesterday (February 18). These new rules prohibit excessive "spam" po ...

Doug Liman's "Killing Satoshi" to Feature Fully AI-Generated Sets, AI-Adjusted Actor Performances

2026-02-15 23:54:09

(Image Source: Pinterest) While many in Hollywood, both in front of and behind the camera, vehemently oppose the use of AI in creative processes, some industry insiders are embracing it to streamline ...

AI-Generated "Detective Conan" Video Casting Japan's PM as a Villain Sparks Outrage Online

2026-02-12 16:42:24

Sino-Japanese relations have remained tense since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks last year concerning a "Taiwan contingency," which prompted a stern warning from Beijing and even led ...

X User Shares "AV Censorship" Job Horror Story, Veteran Censors Confirm: "AI Can't Handle This"

2026-02-12 02:02:26

A recent post on X (formerly Twitter) about the grueling experience of "manually mosaicking adult videos" has blown up in Japan. One user shared their journey into the job, initially thinking it would ...

AI Generates Playable Pokémon Clone with a Single Prompt, Igniting Copyright Debate and Industry Buzz

2026-02-10 19:31:45

A recent viral video showcasing an AI-generated, playable Pokémon-style game has sparked a heated debate within the gaming community regarding artificial intelligence and copyright. A user reportedly ...

Google AI's "Project Genie" Sparks Copyright Debate Over Mario and Zelda World Generation

2026-02-04 00:26:56

Google recently launched "Project Genie," an AI-powered interactive world generation tool that allows users to instantly create playable 3D spaces using only text prompts. The technology has garnered ...

SAG-AFTRA Considers "Tilly Tax" on AI Actors: A "Best Bad Idea" to Fund Pensions

2026-01-31 23:23:30

(Image source: Xicoia) Last year, AI artist studio Xicoia made a splash by announcing its plans to introduce its AI-generated virtual actor, Tilly Norwood, to Hollywood, vowing to make her the next S ...

Chris Pratt Pitched Oprah Winfrey, Or Even an AI, to Play "Mercy" Villain

2026-01-26 23:59:13

(Image Source: MGM Studios) While Chris Pratt recently expressed his aversion to AI-generated virtual actors like Tilly Norwood potentially replacing human talent, it seems Pratt isn't entirely agains ...

Chris Pratt Unfazed by AI Actor Debate: "I Don't Even Know Who This Bitch Is"

2026-01-21 20:54:28

As artificial intelligence increasingly integrates into the film and television industry, the debate over whether "AI actors" threaten performers' livelihoods has become a hot topic. Hollywood star Ch ...

Cygames Launches "Cygames AI Studio" Subsidiary to Boost Creator Power, Faces User Backlash Over AI Concerns

2026-01-09 19:01:35

Cygames, the powerhouse behind hits like "Uma Musume Pretty Derby" and the "Shadowverse" series, announced on January 9th the official establishment of its new subsidiary, "Cygames AI Studio." This ne ...

Coser Photos Maliciously Edited into "Revealing" Images by Grok on X, Turning AI Feature into Harassment Tool

2026-01-02 16:19:03

AI innovation continues to captivate the world, with more and more people experimenting with its capabilities in image generation, video production, and intelligent conversation. Its applications are ...

“Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” Addresses Generative AI Controversy, States Human-Made Content, Still Stripped of “Game of the Year” Award

2025-12-24 23:39:30

The role-playing game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" recently found itself embroiled in a generative AI controversy, leading the Indie Game Awards to revoke its previously bestowed "Game of the Year" a ...

"Clair Obscur: Expedition 33" Rocked by Generative AI Controversy; 2025 Independent Game Awards Revokes Two Major Honors, Sending Shockwaves Through Industry

2025-12-22 16:54:36

The highly anticipated role-playing game "Clair Obscur: Expedition 33," a major contender during this year's awards season, has recently become embroiled in a significant controversy surrounding gener ...

New York Makes History: First State to Mandate AI Actor Transparency, Ushering in New Era for Entertainment and Advertising

2025-12-17 03:08:31

New York State has officially enacted groundbreaking legislation, becoming the first in the nation to mandate transparency for the use of AI-generated actors while simultaneously bolstering legal prot ...

Voice Actor Agency 81 Produce Partners with AI Voice Tech Firm ElevenLabs Japan for Global Expansion and Voice Protection

2025-12-16 15:07:57

In a world of rapidly advancing technology, "AI art" has been a hot topic, but the trend of AI voice learning is also gaining momentum. By feeding voices to AI, it can replicate specific vocal styles, ...

Japanese Game Company Revamps Hiring Amid AI Concerns, Artists Now Face Live Drawing Tests to Prove Human Creativity

2025-12-05 01:45:31

As generative AI becomes widespread and its controversies heat up, some industries in Japan are re-evaluating creators' genuine abilities. According to a recent report by Japanese news site Daily Shin ...