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Bill Gates has urged US legislators and law enforcement to regulate the development of artificial intelligence, saying in a television interview with Kristen Welker that oversight is needed. The comments are drawing attention as debate intensifies over how far governments should go in policing AI development.

Senator Adam Schiff promoted a new bipartisan bill creating a federal film tax incentive during an appearance on CNN's 'The Story Is with Elex Michaelson'. He also urged Congress to move forward with regulating artificial intelligence, arguing legislative action is needed. Schiff framed the tax measure as an example of cross-party cooperation in a divided Congress.

NPR reports that the rapid rise of artificial intelligence has triggered widespread anxiety about jobs, creativity and the future, but history offers guidance. Earlier generations faced similar dread over technologies like electricity, television and the internet, and developed ways to adapt. Commentators argue those coping strategies can help people manage today's AI fears.

Google is pushing back against Hollywood's wariness of new technology, arguing the entertainment industry should not fear technological change. The message, reported by The New York Times, comes as studios and creators weigh the impact of tools like artificial intelligence on filmmaking. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Silicon Valley and the entertainment world over jobs, copyright and creative control.

David Barron, the British producer behind much of the Harry Potter film franchise, is backing an AI-assisted adaptation of Jack London's classic novel 'The Call Of The Wild'. The project puts a veteran Hollywood producer behind a production using artificial intelligence, a move likely to fuel ongoing debate in the industry about AI's growing role in film and television making.

A new Chinese television series uses artificial intelligence to recreate the Red Army's Long March, the historic 1930s military retreat that became a founding myth of the People's Republic. According to China Daily, the production applies AI technology to bring historical scenes and figures vividly to life on screen. The series highlights how Chinese broadcasters are increasingly turning to AI tools in historical drama production.

ZDF frontal, the German public television consumer and investigative programme, aired a segment titled 'KI außer Kontrolle' (AI out of control), asking how great the danger of artificial intelligence is for humanity. The piece, also published on ZDFheute, frames the debate around AI risks and cybersecurity, discussing what safeguards exist and whether the technology could threaten society.

Google is pressing Hollywood to overcome its fear of new technology, according to a New York Times report. The company's message to the film and television industry is that technological change, rather than being a threat, should be seen as an opportunity. The appeal comes as studios and creators remain wary of tools like artificial intelligence reshaping how content is made.

A New Yorker culture piece argues that artificial intelligence has become so pervasive in television and media that viewers increasingly struggle to know whether what they are watching is genuine or fabricated. The article reflects a growing public anxiety about synthetic imagery, manipulated footage, and AI-generated content blurring the line between truth and fiction in entertainment and news alike.

The head of the BBC has revealed he watched an AI-generated episode of Doctor Who, describing it as 'pretty good'. The admission highlights how quickly generative AI tools are now capable of producing television-style content, and raises questions about how broadcasters like the BBC plan to respond as the technology improves.