Google needs Hollywood more than the studios need AI
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TL;DR
- Google is seeking licensing agreements with major Hollywood studios to train its AI models on copyrighted material.
- These deals could involve payments of hundreds of millions of dollars, potentially including a share of advertising revenue from AI-generated content.
- Google aims to shift public perception of AI from job disruption to a positive, innocuous tool, legitimizing its technology.
- Studios face risks of alienating workers and audiences, despite potential short-term financial gains.
- Fan backlash to AI in film production, like in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', could deter studios from embracing AI tools publicly.