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Tyga is Hollywood’s latest AI optimist

For some artists, using AI during the creative process is like ripping the soul out of an intimate human experience.Tyga, however, doesn’t have those qualms.During an August interview with Vibe, the rapper revealed he relied on at least one AI music program while crafting his ninth studio album, “$tarface.” The…

Free tiers are Hollywood’s next big idea in the streaming wars

To free, or not to free?That is the question for paid streamers like Netflix, as free services, and YouTube in particular, attract TV viewers.Hollywood giants Disney and Paramount Skydance are exploring adding free tiers to their subscription services to build audiences, grow advertising revenue, and turn curious newcomers into customers, Business Insider…

Forget actors. Directors are Hollywood’s new movie stars.

If you’ve spent any time online lately — or, frankly, if you’ve been a person living in the world — you’ve probably heard some version of: “There’s a new Christopher Nolan movie out that’s supposed to be nuts. We should go see that.”Despite a cast that includes Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway,…