

Netflix Adds Vertical Video, Runway AI Does Animation, and Gamepad ComfyUI
4 snips May 9, 2025
Discover Netflix's game-changing features like ChatGPT-powered search and a vertical shorts feed that revolutionize content discovery. Dive into the exciting world of Runway AI's hand-drawn animation, blending traditional techniques with cutting-edge technology. Plus, learn about a cool innovation that lets creators use gamepads to control ComfyUI instead of relying on text prompts. This episode is packed with insights on the future of media and how AI is shaping creativity!
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Netflix's Search Challenge and AI Solution
- Netflix's massive content library offers every conceivable genre but makes discovery challenging.
- Their new AI-powered search aims to solve this and improve viewer engagement with personalized recommendations.
Generative AI Channels and Kids Viewing
- Netflix's approach to generative AI channels could recreate TV channel surfing customized to individual tastes.
- Kids accounts already use specific algorithms and generate viewing reports for parents to track interests.
Netflix Embraces Vertical Short Clips
- Netflix adopts vertical short clips as a discovery engine, mirroring formats from TikTok and Instagram Stories.
- This enhances visual discovery on phones and could increase user engagement with content previews.