Episode 13: What impact will AI-generated content have on the entertainment industry? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) dive into this topic, envisioning a future where AI generates interactive movies and complex gaming worlds with infinite replay value.

In this episode, Matt and Nathan explore the potential of AI video tools such as Sora, Luma's dream machine, and Runway's gen three. They discuss how these advancements could democratize video creation, enhance b-roll, and expand creative possibilities, as well as the implications for copyright laws, gaming, and traditional creative industries. They also touch on George Lucas' views on technological progress, Ashton Kutcher's controversial support for AI, and the role of indie game developers in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Show Notes:

• (00:00) Sora is the most anticipated AI video.
• (03:39) AI video tools improve, but have quirks.
• (09:23) Runway Gen 3 is fast, unlike Luma's dream machine.
• (12:04) Excitedly exploring and creating with new AI.
• (14:48) Custom mid journey models personalize prompts, raise concerns.
• (17:28) George Lucas acknowledges inevitability of AI development.
• (21:40) Copyright law impacting AI and technological innovation.
• (25:31) Copyright evolution in the new world uncertainty.
• (27:28) TikTok boosted exposure for music artists.
• (32:32) Excited about AI tech but still loves art.
• (33:18) AI may replace video extras, changing Hollywood.
• (38:52) Procedural generation and AI enhance game replayability.

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Mentions:

• Sora: https://sora.aitubo.ai/
• Runway Gen-3 Alpha: https://runwayml.com/blog/introducing-gen-3-alpha/
• Ashton Kutcher's Support for AI: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/ashton-kutcher-ai-movies-sora-hollywood-1236027196/
• Luma Dream Machine: https://lumalabs.ai/dream-machine
• Mid Journey: https://www.midjourney.com/home
• Augmented World Expo: https://www.awexr.com/
• Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/

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Check Out Matt’s Stuff:

• Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/

• Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/

• YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow

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Check Out Nathan's Stuff:

• Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/
• Blog - https://lore.com/

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