Google Invests $75 Million in A24 for AI Filmmaking Tools
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A24 and Google have entered into an AI research partnership, according to a report from Variety. The deal involves Google’s DeepMind unit working with the independent studio to develop new AI-powered technologies for filmmakers. Google’s investment is approximately $75 million, which the report notes is in line with what Thrive Capital invested during A24’s last funding round. The partnership grants A24 access to DeepMind’s research and infrastructure, while DeepMind researchers will collaborate with the studio to build new workflows. The agreement does not give Google access to A24’s content library or its data. The report describes this as a developing story.
What’s reported
A24 and Google have struck an AI research partnership.
Google’s DeepMind unit will work with A24 to develop new AI-powered technologies for filmmakers.
Google’s investment is roughly $75 million.
The investment amount is in line with what Thrive Capital invested during A24’s last funding round, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The partnership gives A24 access to DeepMind’s research and infrastructure.
DeepMind researchers will work with the studio to build out new workflows.
The deal does not give Google access to A24’s content library or its data.
The report notes this is a developing story.
Key figures
A24 (independent studio)
Google (technology company)
DeepMind (Google’s AI research unit)
Thrive Capital (investor, mentioned in comparison)
Sources: Variety
