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- 1AI executive calls industry's rise 'the largest theft of labor in human history'βAI exec: We may have pulled off βthe largest theft of labor in human history.β
A tech executive reportedly described the AI industry's training practices as possibly "the largest theft of labor in human history," according to documents revealed through a lawsuit covered by Mother Jones. The comments suggest industry leaders privately acknowledged that AI systems were built on creative and written work without compensation or consent, fueling ongoing legal and ethical debates.
- 2Film Executives and Creators Clash Over AI at Zurich SummitβFilm Execs & Creators Discuss AI Divide - Zurich Summit
Film industry executives and creators met at the Zurich Summit to debate the growing divide over artificial intelligence in filmmaking. Discussions centered on how AI is reshaping production, storytelling and jobs, with executives and creative talent voicing sharply different views on its risks and benefits. The summit is one of the key annual gatherings where Hollywood's business and creative sides confront emerging industry tensions.
- 3Paris Fashion Week previews major debuts and farewellsβParis Fashion Week: A Debut and a Finale or Two?
Paris Fashion Week is drawing attention over reports of a notable designer debut alongside what could be one or more farewells at major houses. Industry watchers are speculating about which creative directors may be presenting their first collections and which might be taking their final bow, making the upcoming season one of the most anticipated in recent memory for the fashion calendar.
- 4Jia Zhangke Readies Road Movie 'Mamma Dunhuang' Starring Zhao TaoβJia Zhangke Readies Zhao Tao Road Movie βMamma Dunhuang,β Rules Out AI in Production (EXCLUSIVE)
Chinese director Jia Zhangke is preparing 'Mamma Dunhuang,' a road movie starring his longtime collaborator and wife Zhao Tao, and has stated the film will be made without any use of artificial intelligence in production. The project links Jia's contemporary filmmaking with the historic Dunhuang region, and his stance on AI adds to ongoing debate in the film industry about the technology's place in creative work.