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Netflix Spent $587M on Ben Affleck's AI Film Startup

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechCrunch ·

Netflix acquired InterPositive, an AI filmmaking startup co-founded by Ben Affleck, for $587 million in cash. The deal signals Netflix's push to integrate AI into content production. InterPositive's tools aim to streamline pre-production and visual effects.

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The price tag suggests Netflix sees AI as a competitive edge in content creation, but the startup's actual technology and track record remain unproven at this scale.
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