When Particle6 introduced Tilly Norwood, its AI-generated "actor," last fall, the response from the film industry was overwhelmingly negative. Golden Globe winner Emily Blunt expressed her concern, urging agencies to reconsider supporting AI actors. Despite this backlash, Particle6 has released a music video featuring Norwood and a song titled "Take the Lead." Upon hearing it, […]
Grammarly has recently introduced a feature called “Expert Review,” which claims to enhance users’ writing by providing suggestions based on the perspectives of esteemed writers and thinkers. This new functionality was launched in August 2025 as part of a suite of AI-driven enhancements. Expert Review operates within the sidebar of Grammarly’s writing assistant, allowing users […]
Super Early Bird pricing for TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 is ending soon. The final day to secure early rates is February 27 at 11:59 p.m. PT, giving you just six days to save up to $680 on individual passes or 30% on community passes. This year, the event will take place from October 13-15 at San […]
The creator economy is rapidly evolving, with ad revenue no longer serving as the sole financial lifeline for many creators. YouTubers are diversifying by launching product lines, acquiring startups, and building business empires that go beyond traditional media. For instance, MrBeast’s company recently acquired the fintech startup Step, and his chocolate business has outperformed his […]
A group of YouTubers has accused Snap of copyright infringement, joining a wave of lawsuits against tech companies for using their video content without permission in developing AI models. The plaintiffs, who manage three YouTube channels with a total of 6.2 million subscribers, allege that Snap trained its AI systems on their videos to enhance […]
James Cameron, well-known for his groundbreaking work on the "Avatar" series, has voiced strong concerns regarding generative AI, labeling it as "horrifying." In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, tied to the release of "Avatar: Fire and Ash," Cameron elaborated on the differences between the digital technologies used in his films and generative AI. […]
A Japanese trade organization representing prominent publishers, including Studio Ghibli, recently sent a letter to OpenAI urging the company to cease using their copyrighted materials for training its AI models without permission. This collective call comes amid concerns over OpenAI’s generative AI applications drawing inspiration from iconic films like “Spirited Away” and “My Neighbor Totoro.” […]
The countdown is almost over — tomorrow’s the day! In less than 24 hours, TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 takes over Moscone West. From October 27-29, 10,000 founders, investors, and innovators will gather in San Francisco for an exciting three days of building, connecting, and deal-making. As participants prepare, they can look forward to live demos of […]
The massive venue known as the Sphere in Las Vegas is set to screen its first classic movie, "The Wizard of Oz," starting August 28. However, this experience goes beyond simply projecting the film onto Sphere’s impressive 160,000 square foot, wraparound LED screen. According to Sphere Entertainment CEO James Dolan, a dedicated team of 2,000 […]
A group known as the Independent Publishers Alliance has lodged an antitrust complaint against Google with the European Commission. The complaint highlights concerns over Google’s AI Overviews feature, arguing that the company is “misusing web content” in a way that harms publishers. This misuse reportedly leads to a decline in traffic, readership, and revenue for […]