EU AI Act: What Creative Companies Need to Do Now—In Practical Terms
The EU AI Act is in force—gradually, but binding. What creative agencies and production companies need to review and document now, in concrete terms.
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Insights on GenAI, film production, audio technology and the future of creative media.
5 Reasons AI Projects Don’t Deliver ROI — and How to Do It Right
Why do so many AI initiatives fail despite major investment? Thomson Reuters identifies five core mistakes — and how creative companies can do it better.
GenAI 2026: 80% of Companies Use It Operationally — What Changed?
Around 80 percent of companies are using GenAI operationally in 2026. What has really changed—and what that means for the creative industry.
ElevenLabs Music vs Suno vs Udio: Which AI Audio Tool for What?
Comparing Suno, Udio, and ElevenLabs Music: which AI audio tool fits which job? Speed, quality, integration—the real-world differences.
AI Video Tools 2026: The Big Comparison for Content Creators
Sora 2, Kling 3.0, Seedance 2.0, Runway Gen-4, Veo 3.1—which AI video tool is best for which job? A comparison of the leading tools, including their strengths and limitations.
Seedance 2.0: ByteDance Means Business
ByteDance has followed up with Seedance 2.0: 2K video, up to 12 reference files, native audio generation, and physics that actually works. The internet is recreating Breaking Bad scenes—and Hollywood isn’t amused.
Kling 3.0 and O3: Kuaishou’s New Bid for the AI Video Crown
Kuaishou has released two new AI video models, Kling 3.0 and O3: 15-second videos, multi-shot editing with up to six camera cuts, and native audio generation. With real examples from X and a look ahead to Seedance 2.0.
The 5‑Minute Food Photo Workflow: From Smartphone to Social Media (with AI, no drama)
A practical process that helps restaurants turn a phone snapshot into usable content for delivery platforms and Instagram in five minutes. With a bit of lighting discipline, AI for fine‑tuning, and exports you don’t have to reinvent every single time.
Controlled Generation 2026: Why AI Video Is Finally Production-Ready (and What Actually Changes on Set)
In 2026, AI video is no longer just “wow” — it’s predictable: camera movement, look, and characters become controllable, and therefore fit for production. Controlled Generation shifts the focus from lucky accidents to repeatable shots, with workflows like MiniMate and MergeMate acting as the practical glue.
AI Food Photography 2026: Enhancement Instead of Fantasy
In 2026, AI in food is less about manufacturing dreams and more about becoming a precision tool—for light, texture, and consistency. If you take product and brand seriously, you don’t use GenAI to invent; you use it to refine. And in the process, you save time, nerves, and often budget, too.