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Character.AI Is Ridiculous. Its Founders Are Not

8Jul

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Character.AI Is Ridiculous. Its Founders Are Not

[ad_1] Albert Einstein died in 1955, but the physicist is still a prolific conversationalist. As a chatbot on Character.AI, Einstein has responded to 1.6 million messages, expounding on everything from theories of relativity to pet recommendations: “A cat would be a great choice!”Silicon Valley is in the throes of a chatbot craze, with companies like OpenAI notching valuations in the billions for devising computer programs that can effectively imitate humans. But none are quite so strange as Character.AI. The artificial intelligence startup, valued at $1 billion, allows people to create their own customized chatbots, impersonating anyone and anything — living or dead or inanimate. The website, and accompanying app, is one of the most surprising hits of the artificial intelligence craze....

For Netflix, a Poorer Consumer Isn’t Necessarily Bad

10May

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For Netflix, a Poorer Consumer Isn’t Necessarily Bad

[ad_1] For Netflix Inc., a mild deterioration in the consumer economy is a potential blessing in disguise. To start with, the less money people have, the more likely they are to stay home, where movie-streaming became such a popular form of entertainment during the pandemic.Then there's the impact on competitors who have been striving to make inroads into Netflix's lead. Having plowed big money into streaming services in recent years, the likes of Walt Disney Co. and Paramount Global are now making cuts in the area, deterred by the tougher conditions. Streaming viewership “should pick up nicely” as people stop going out if the economy slips into a recession later this year, said Matthew Maley, chief market strategist at Miller Tabak Co. LLC. And Netflix should “definitely be a beneficia...

Hollywood strikes inflamed by claim AI could do writers’ jobs

7May

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Hollywood strikes inflamed by claim AI could do writers’ jobs

[ad_1] The Hollywood writers' strike broke out this week over pay, but the refusal of studios like Netflix and Disney to rule out artificial intelligence replacing human scribes in the future has only fueled anger and fear on the picket lines.With their rapidly advancing ability to eerily mimic human conversation, AI programs like ChatGPT have spooked many industries recently. The White House this week summoned Big Tech to discuss the potential risks. As part of the weeks-long talks with studios and streamers that collapsed Monday, the Writers Guild of America asked for binding agreements to regulate the use of AI. Under the proposals, nothing written by AI can be considered "literary" or "source" material -- industry terms that decide who gets royalties -- and scripts written by WGA me...

Disney+ Hotstar to STOP streaming HBO content; read full list of shows

8Mar

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Disney+ Hotstar to STOP streaming HBO content; read full list of shows

[ad_1] Disney+ Hotstar, one of the largest streaming platforms in India, has recently made an announcement that will break many hearts. The OTT platform is home to a large catalog of HBO shows such as The Last of Us, House of the Dragon and Succession which also has a large huge fan base in India. However, yesterday, March 7, the official Twitter handle of the platform revealed that after March 31, no HBO content will be available on it. This news comes after Disney CEO Bob Iger announced restructuring measures to become more cost efficient.The official Twitter handle of Disney+ Hotstar revealed the shocking information while answering a user's query. The user wanted to know whether season 2 of Perry Mason will be airing on the streaming platform. Replying to it, Disney+ Hotstar tweete...

Apple in talks with Disney, others on VR content for new headset – Reports

24Jan

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Apple in talks with Disney, others on VR content for new headset – Reports

[ad_1] Apple Inc was in talks with about half a dozen media partners including Walt Disney Co to develop virtual reality (VR) content for its mixed reality headset. Apple Inc was in talks with about half a dozen media partners including Walt Disney Co to develop virtual reality (VR) content for its mixed reality headset, Bloomberg News reported on Monday. Developed with Sony Group Corp, the headset will have two ultra-high-resolution displays to handle the VR aspects and a collection of external cameras to enable an augmented reality "pass-through mode", the report said. It added that the tech giant was working to update its own Apple TV material to work with the headset. Disney, Apple and Sony did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. Earlier this month, Bl...

The Night Manager OTT Release: When, Where to Watch Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor Web Series

10Jan

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The Night Manager OTT Release: When, Where to Watch Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor Web Series

[ad_1] Night Manager OTT Release: The Hindi-remake of the spy thriller will soon make its debut online. Know when and where to watch the Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor starrer. If you're a fan of spy thrillers, you must have heard about the popular British television show Night Manager starring Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie. In a world of major film franchises such as James Bond, Mission Impossible and Kingsman, it is rare to find big budget TV series dedicated to the genre. But if someone did it well, it is this show. So, it was not really a big surprise when a streaming platform picked up the rights to remake the show in Hindi for the Indian audience. With Aditya Roy Kapur and Anil Kapoor playing the lead protagonists, the Night Manager OTT release is setting up for a fun time. A...

17Dec

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Avatar 2: The Way of Water OTT release: Know where to watch the James Cameron film online

[ad_1] Do not miss the Avatar 2: The Way of Water OTT release. Know when and where to watch this James Cameron movie online. In 2009, director and producer James Cameron came out with the first Avatar movie. And immediately after its release, it became known as some sort of a phenomenon. The visual aspect of the film, the CGI effects and the world building was considered one of a kind at that time. Over time, the film developed a cult status with millions of fans demanding a sequel. And after a gap of 13 years, Cameron has delivered the second installment of the film. Avatar 2 or Avatar: The Way of Water has hit the theaters today, December 16 and fans have already flocked to watch it on the big screen. But if you're someone who prefers to watch movies online, sitting at the comfort o...

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power OTT release date announced; Do not miss it

26Aug

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The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power OTT release date announced; Do not miss it

[ad_1] The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power will make its OTT release soon. Find out when and where it will be released. Last week witnessed the debut of Game of Thrones prequel House of Dragon on Disney+ Hotstar. The dust has not even settled around the first episode of the fantasy saga and an even bigger fantasy series is upon us. The Lord of the Rings: Ring of Power, prequel to the events of the Lord of the Rings trilogy movie, will soon make its OTT debut. The series first started in 2001 and it ended in 2003. And now, 19 years later, fans would finally get to revisit the nostalgia and experience the adventures of Hobbit and other mythical creatures of Middle Earth. If you are excited about the show as well, then you...