Amazon Prime’s biblical drama “House of David” dramatically increased its use of generative AI in its second season, employing roughly four times as many AI‑generated shots as the first. Showrunner Jon Erwin described the approach as a cost‑effective way to create large‑scale battle scenes and expansive landscapes. The production combined image generators, up‑resolution tools, and video generators from vendors such as Runway, Luma, Google and Adobe, using “10 to 15 core tools.” While some critics decried the visual quality, industry labor groups noted the cautious adoption of AI, emphasizing consent and fair compensation for performers. Read more →

The generative‑AI market is expanding into video, with major tech firms releasing text‑to‑video models such as OpenAI's Sora and Google's Veo 3. These tools create short clips from prompts or images, often lasting only a few seconds, and some include synchronized audio. Other companies—including Adobe, Midjourney, Runway, Luma, Pika, and Ideogram—offer comparable services, typically on a paid basis. While the technology promises new creative possibilities, it also brings challenges like hallucinations and unresolved legal and ethical questions. The ecosystem remains fast‑moving, with many products still evolving. Read more →

Meta has introduced a new line of smart glasses, including Ray‑Ban and Oakley models, that aim to blend everyday wearability with AI features. The devices fall into two categories: tethered glasses that act like eye‑headphones for short sessions, and wireless glasses that strive to replace daily eyewear but face battery‑life limits. While Meta’s AI is tied to its own ecosystem, developers may soon gain broader access. Competitors such as Luma and upcoming Google offerings add pressure, leaving consumers to decide whether to adopt now or wait for more advanced versions. Read more →