Disney is preparing to launch a major AI project aimed at enhancing its storytelling capabilities, focusing particularly on improving post-production and visual effects. Bob Iger has commented on AI, suggesting that instead of worrying about its disruptive potential, we should consider how AI can aid in crafting better stories and reaching wider audiences.

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Fiverr's latest AI-themed advertisement, titled "Nobody Cares: The Musical," has sparked controversy by making light of AI's impact on the creative industry, despite significant ethical concerns. The ad, which ironically uses AI to highlight its use among freelancers, has been criticized for its tone-deaf approach to a sensitive topic.

GameChanger, under Dick’s Sporting Goods, has introduced Film Room, an AI tool designed for youth basketball and volleyball. This tool analyzes game footage to identify key moments, making advanced game analysis accessible to youth teams for coaching improvements.

OpenAI is set to release its next big AI model, codenamed Orion, by December, initially rolling it out to select business partners rather than through ChatGPT. This strategic release aims at allowing companies to develop new products and features, with Microsoft planning to host Orion on Azure as early as November. Expect your holiday social feeds to be filled with 10 ways to use Orion to solve every problem under the sun!

Virtuos, with nearly 4,000 employees, plays a key role in remaking classics like Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater. CEO Gilles Langourieux discusses how AI could change game development by making characters more lifelike and interactive, amid discussions on job changes and market growth due to AI.

Google DeepMind's MusicFX DJ is an AI update that lets users, regardless of musical background, produce high-quality music in real time. Users can adjust elements like instrumentation and tempo through text prompts, though it's still in the testing phase.

Coinbase Ventures predicts a future where AI agents operate autonomously within Web3, using blockchain technology to interact and transact in cryptocurrencies, potentially revolutionizing digital interactions and commerce. As stated earlier this week, I view the future of AI Agents interacting on-chain with digital currencies as a primary motivation of Stripe buying Bridge.

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The Biden administration issued a memo focusing on AI's role in national security, pushing for AI development, risk management, and ethical governance across various government sectors to keep the U.S. at the forefront of global AI technology.

Legal tech faces hurdles selling AI solutions to big law firms where the billable hour model discourages efficiency. Conversely, corporate legal departments are adopting AI to cut costs, showing a divide in how AI is embraced within the legal sector.

After a tragic event reported in yesterday's newsletter, Character.AI has upgraded its safety features. These include better content moderation, more controls for underage users, and reminders about the AI's non-human nature, aiming for safer digital interactions, especially for the young.