Netflix Buys AI Company for Filmmaker-Centric Tech

0:00It's March 6th, here's what's happening in Entertainment. Netflix has bought Interpositive, an AI company started by Ben Affleck to help with movie post production. The streaming service made the announcement on Thursday, March 5th, and Affleck will join as a senior advisor to guide creator focus tech. This deal lets Netflix push forward with tools that keep filmmakers in charge of their work. Affleck launched the company in 2022 after watching early AI experiments fall short and capturing what makes stories great. He word that AI could take off without artist input, risking the human judgment that comes from years of experience. So Interpositive builds models tailored to a director's specific vision, always putting people first. And tops with Netflix leaders, Affleck stress creating your film first, then using AI to enhance it under your control. This approach aims to protect creativity in an industry racing toward new tech. The acquisition signals Netflix is bet on blending AI smarts with human storytelling, potentially

1:00speeding up editing while safeguarding artistic, control for years to come. This story is made possible by our sponsor, see the episode description. You pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast and music, solypillow.com