NETFLIX GOES ‘ALL IN' ON GENERATIVE AI AS ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY REMAINS DIVIDED

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Netflix is embracing generative AI as a production tool. CEO Ted Sarandos maintains it won't replace creative storytelling, citing recent uses in shows like "The Eternaut" and "Happy Gilmore 2" for visual effects and de-aging. The streaming giant's AI adoption comes amid industry-wide concerns about job displacement and unauthorized use of artists' work in training data, with recent controversies involving OpenAI's Sora 2 model generating deepfakes of actors. Despite positioning itself as "all in" on AI technology, Netflix reported quarterly revenue of $11.5 billion, falling short of its forecast despite 17% year-over-year growth.