The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences embraced generative AI in filmmaking, stating its use won't impact Oscar eligibility, but human creative authorship remains key for nominations, alongside a new rule requiring voters to self-certify watching all films before the final round.
ChatGPT's image generation capabilities sparked a viral trend of professionals creating AI-generated 'action figure' portraits of themselves, dubbed 'AI Barbies,' for personal branding on LinkedIn, showcasing the AI's creative potential for self-expression.
Artificial intelligence mimics Studio Ghibli's iconic animation style, raising intellectual property concerns as AI image generators can replicate labor-intensive techniques, sparking debates about originality and potential theft.
AI startup Krea secured $83M in funding, including a $47M Series B led by Bain Capital Ventures, to develop a platform that streamlines visual creation by integrating multiple generative AI models with a user-friendly interface for designers and visual creatives.
Cascii is a lightweight, dependency-free JavaScript tool that allows users to create ASCII and Unicode diagrams directly in their browser, offering features like drawing, selection, grouping, layers, undo/redo, line styling, and keyboard shortcuts for an intuitive diagramming experience.
SIGGRAPH, a leading computer graphics organization, drives innovation through global conferences like SIGGRAPH 2025 in Vancouver and SIGGRAPH Asia 2025 in Hong Kong, while also addressing community concerns, recognizing outstanding service, and exploring cutting-edge topics like hybrid physical AI and digital twins.