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AMC and Runway announce AI deal

AI moves deeper into marketing and TV development

👋 Good morning/evening (wherever you are). It’s Wednesday.

Runway and AMC Networks, the international entertainment company known for popular and award-winning titles including MAD MEN, BREAKING BAD, BETTER CALL SAUL, THE WALKING DEAD and ANNE RICE’S INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE, are partnering to incorporate Runway’s AI models and tools in AMC Networks’ marketing and TV development processes.

Here’s their official announcement.

Switching gears:

Luma introduced a new feature called Modify Video.

It could save creators and studios millions of dollars.

Watch this amazing demo (posted on LinkedIn).

OK let’s keep going ↓

Here’s what you should know:

  • HeyGen’s new AI Studio

    New tools like Voice Director Mode, Voice Mirroring, Gesture Control, and the Collaboration Feature.

  • Bland’s text-to-speech update

    It’s designed for ultra-realistic voiceovers, custom voice apps, and natural-sounding AI support lines.

  • Snap introduces Lens Studio iOS app and web tool

    Generate AI effects and drop in your dancing Bitmoji.

  • Ernst & Young announces EY Studio+

    The idea is to take on rival initiatives such as Deloitte Digital and Accenture Song, while also going after a slice of major ad agencies’ business.

  • Amazon to invest $10 billion in North Carolina data centers

    Amazon plans to invest $10 billion in North Carolina to expand its AI infrastructure, creating 500 new high-skilled jobs and supporting thousands more in the AWS data center supply chain.

  • Cursor 1.0 is out now

    It can now review your code, remember its mistakes, and work on dozens of tasks in the background.

  • Mistral introduces Mistral Code

    Mistral Code builds on the proven open-source project Continue, reinforced with the controls and observability that large enterprises require.

  • AMD acquires Brium

    Brium brings advanced software capabilities that strengthen AMD’s ability to deliver highly optimized AI solutions across the entire stack. Their work in compiler technology, model execution frameworks, and end-to-end AI inference optimization will play a key role in enhancing the efficiency and flexibility of AMD’s AI platform.

  • Wedbush’s Dan Ives launches ETF tracking AI stocks

    The Dan IVES Wedbush AI Revolution ETF, which starts trading today under the ticker IVES, tracks his "AI 30" research list.

  • Senior leaders from each military branch discuss emerging technology

    Vice Adm. James Pitts, deputy chief of naval operations for warfighting requirements and capabilities, said the Navy's navigation plan includes developing key capabilities, including long-range fires, robotic and autonomous systems, and enablers like live, virtual and constructive training, so sailors can be better trained for a potential high-end fight.

The numbers:

  • Nebius secured $1B in debt financing to expand its global AI infrastructure, including in Asia.

  • You.com is in talks to raise funds at a $1.4B valuation to fund its push into AI-powered enterprise search.

  • Crete Professionals Alliance plans to invest over $500M to acquire U.S.-based accounting firms and equip them with OpenAI-powered AI technology.

  • Mind Security raised $30M Series A to scale its AI platform for enterprise-grade data loss prevention.

  • Hypercraft raised $26M Series A to develop software-defined mobility platforms for hybrid-electric vehicles.

  • Sema4.ai raised $25M to expand its platform for building and managing AI agents.

  • Moments Lab, an AI video discovery startup, raised $24M to scale its content indexing and media intelligence platform.

  • Deep Sentinel, an AI-powered security startup, raised $15M Series B to expand its real-time surveillance and threat prevention system.

  • Baobab Insurance secured ~$13M Series A to expand its AI-powered cybersecurity insurance across Europe.

  • AssistIQ raised $11.5M Series A to help hospitals manage medical supply chains with AI-driven automation.

  • Jua raised ~$10.8M Series A to build Earth-scale AI simulations for energy, weather, and climate forecasting.

Thought starters:

Eventually, AI will be able to connect to everything.

The real question is…are you willing to give the greenlight?

Meme of the day:

Thanks for reading,

Eddie

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