The world of AI entertainment is getting thornier and more divided with each passing day. The Oscars represent a visible flashpoint, but more consequential AI battles are being fought off-camera — including at elite film schools and cultural institutions. From USC to NYU’s Tisch to CalArts, AI is being added to grants, software access and curriculum design, often in direct partnership with the companies building AI tools — including Adobe, Google and Runway, among others.
Source: USC to NYU: AI’s Stealth Film School Takeover Has Begun