Netflix is making headlines after acquiring filmmaker Ben Affleck’s AI-powered filmmaking company, InterPositive, a move that could shape how technology is used in future film production.
Kim Owczarski, associate professor of film, television and digital media, shared insight with NPR on what the partnership signals for the entertainment industry.
“His status in the industry as a star, filmmaker, and producer gives substantial weight as he promotes a responsible use of AI in filmmaking,” Owczarski explained.
The acquisition highlights a growing conversation in Hollywood about how artificial intelligence can support the creative process while keeping human storytellers at the center.
See the full story from NPR. and read Owczarksi’s Q&A on media mergers.