Netflix Buys Ben Affleck’s AI Secret

After the Warner Bros. Discovery merger failed to move forward, Neflix found a backup

Netflix is putting its massive Warner Bros. breakup fee to work, but it’s not just buying scripts—it’s buying the tech. The streamer has acquired InterPositive, a “secret” AI startup founded by Ben Affleck that promises to fix lighting, remove stunt wires, and reframe shots without replacing human actors. As Affleck joins Netflix as a senior advisor, the industry is watching: is this the “ethical” AI Hollywood has been waiting for?

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