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Google Seeks AI Licensing Deals with Hollywood Studios
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- →Google aims to reshape AI's public image by associating it with popular media franchises.
- →Studios face potential backlash and workforce implications from embracing AI.
- →Successful deals could set a precedent for AI use in the entertainment industry.
Google is in talks with major Hollywood studios like Disney and Warner Bros. to license their copyrighted content for AI training, offering large sums of money in return. The tech giant aims to use these deals to improve its AI models and shift public perception of AI by associating it with popular characters. However, studios are wary of potential backlash from audiences and the impact on their workforce. While Google could benefit greatly from these partnerships, the studios must consider the risks involved.
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