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A24 Explains Why AI Deal With Google Exists: ‘We’d Rather Have a Seat at the Table Than on the Sidelines’

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A24 announced a research partnership with Google's DeepMind, drawing backlash from fans concerned that artificial intelligence could displace creative workers. A24 communications director Sophia Shin defended the deal to Variety, saying the independent studio prefers to have 'a seat at the table' shaping how AI influences Hollywood over being sidelined. A24 clarified the partnership is research-focused, not an effort to automate creative work.

Source: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/a24-defends-ai-deal-go...

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