An exploration of how personal narratives intersect with evolving technology. It highlights the application of autoethnography, a method blending self-reflection with cultural understanding, to dissect the human dimension in digital realms. The piece emphasizes the significance of individual experiences in comprehending and navigating the complex landscape of modern technology. This approach offers a unique lens to view and understand the rapidly changing digital world.
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The Crash Landing of AI Into the World of Screen and Television Performers
The Hollywood production industry is adapting to AI’s influence on scriptwriting and acting. The Writer’s Guild of America ended their strike with an agreement addressing AI in scripts, following U.S. Copyright guidelines for AI-generated content. SAG-AFTRA’s new deal grapples with AI in actor performances, raising concerns about digital replicas and actor consent. The industry faces challenges in integrating AI tools while maintaining artistic integrity and copyright norms, as highlighted by Justine Bateman’s views and the evolving VFX landscape.
Building the Future: A Guide to Creating a Successful Digital Museum
How can digital museums leverage technology to offer immersive, interactive, and accessible experiences to visitors worldwide, while adhering to best practices in audience engagement, content curation, and technology integration?
Wired TV Subscription in Decline as OTT Grows
The trend of cord-cutting continues as OTT platforms like Hulu and Amazon Prime grow in popularity, leading to a decline in wired TV subscriptions.
Volume Wall Technology Comes to Britain’s Longest-Running Soap
“Coronation Street” uses volume wall technology to film dramatic scenes in the UK’s longest-running soap. This virtual production technique creates 3D spaces on a 2D screen and is commonly used in action and adventure films. It is becoming more popular in regular TV dramas and can eliminate the need for location shoots and stunt performers, but also requires time and resources for successful execution.