Netflix is buying Ben Affleck's AI startup (www.theverge.com)

Netflix has announced its acquisition of InterPositive, an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck that focuses on enhancing film and television production through innovative technology. All 16 members of InterPositive's team will join Netflix, and Affleck will serve as a senior adviser. Motivated by the early challenges he observed in AI applications for production, Affleck aims to empower creativity while streamlining technical processes for filmmakers. He believes Netflix's commitment to responsibly harnessing technology makes it the ideal partner to elevate InterPositive's vision. InterPositive's unique approach centers on ingesting dailies—raw footage from ongoing productions—to create tailored assets for post-production, differentiating it from typical AI models that generate visual content based solely on text inputs. Their technology allows filmmakers to efficiently manipulate background elements, reframe shots, and eliminate unwanted visuals while ensuring that actors can concentrate on their performances without technical distractions. By crafting tools specifically designed for individual projects, InterPositive is set to revolutionize how filmmakers create and refine their work, enhancing the overall production process within Netflix.