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A published critique takes aim at Demis Hassabis, the Google DeepMind chief and Nobel laureate, over his remarks on artificial intelligence and creativity in visual art. The piece challenges the claim that AI systems can genuinely be creative, arguing that machine-generated images lack the intention and lived experience behind human artistic work. It reflects a wider, ongoing debate among artists and technologists about whether AI tools produce real art or mere imitation.

At PAX West 2026, Andre Wilson of Boss Rush and Jordan Horton of Wakeup Super Studios discussed whether local multiplayer gaming is fading as an industry practice. They examined why fewer studios invest in couch co-op and pointed to Nintendo as a notable exception that continues offering many local multiplayer experiences. The conversation has resonated with players nostalgic for shared-screen play.

A professor at the Yale School of Management has published an analysis of gender disparity in the art industry, examining how women are underrepresented among artists, gallery representation, and market prices. The analysis highlights persistent gaps in recognition and pay, prompting discussion about structural barriers and what institutions can do to close them.

Pope Leo XIV has voiced disapproval of art created by artificial intelligence, according to TechCrunch. The comments add the pontiff's voice to the ongoing debate over AI-generated images and creative works, an issue of growing concern for artists, the tech industry and religious institutions weighing questions of authenticity and human creativity.

Sony Pictures is reportedly in negotiations to pick up a film adaptation of Electronic Arts' shooter franchise Battlefield, with Michael B. Jordan attached, according to an exclusive report by TheWrap. Details of the deal, the story, and a release timeline have not been disclosed. Fans of the game series are watching closely to see whether the long-running military shooter will make a successful leap to the big screen.

A Charlotte real estate firm is planning a $3 million redevelopment of a vacant warehouse near the NoDa neighborhood, converting the industrial building into retail space. The project would add new commercial activity to an area known for its arts district and ongoing growth. Details on tenants and a timeline have not yet been announced.

Industrial Light & Magic has published a behind-the-scenes look at its art department centered on a project titled 'The End of Oak Street'. The feature offers a glimpse into the concept art and design work produced by the visual effects company's artists. Interest centers on the rare insider view of how ILM develops visual worlds for film.

The Anti-Defamation League has launched a new initiative documenting the exclusion of Jews and Israelis from art, entertainment, and publishing. According to the Algemeiner, the project details instances where Jewish and Israeli artists, writers, and cultural figures have been barred or sidelined from cultural spaces. The initiative is likely to fuel ongoing debate about antisemitism and boycotts in cultural industries.

Art house theaters are exploring whether AI-driven data models can help them identify and reach more targeted audiences. Industry publication IndieWire examines how independent cinemas might use artificial intelligence tools to analyze viewer data and market specialized films more effectively, raising questions about whether such technology could help smaller theaters survive while preserving their distinctive character.

A panel of four creators is examining how artificial intelligence is reshaping creative work, asking what originality, authorship and craft mean when machines can generate art, writing and music. The discussion comes as artists and writers everywhere grapple with AI tools that both assist and compete with human creativity, making it a timely debate for anyone working in creative fields.

Organizers of the SCAD Savannah Film Festival have announced that 'The Debut' and 'Wild Horse Nine' will headline the 2026 lineup. The festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design in Georgia, is a noted stop on the awards-season circuit, and the two titles are expected to draw significant attention from critics and industry audiences.

Mark Swed, the Los Angeles Times' classical music critic, is retiring after three decades covering orchestras, opera and the broader classical scene in Southern California. The news is being noted across the classical music world, with industry observers reflecting on his long tenure and the influence of his criticism on American music journalism.

The cover art of Deviated Instinct's album Rock 'N' Roll Conformity is being discussed for its grotesque satirical imagery. The artwork shows a skeletal, horned figure looming over a chaotic industrial landscape of gears, pipes and chains, visually embodying the album's critique of a society trapped inside its own machinery. Fans of the band's crust punk aesthetic are highlighting the cover's dark, mechanical symbolism.

British singer Olivia Dean is facing a lawsuit alleging that her song from 'The Art of Loving' copied elements of Bill Withers and Grover Washington Jr.'s classic 'Just the Two of Us'. The claim, reported by Billboard, puts her widely praised album at the centre of a copyright dispute and has sparked debate about how closely new songs may echo older classics.

A new survey indicates that more than 85 percent of Japanese game developers are now using AI in their work. The finding highlights how quickly generative AI tools have been adopted across the country's games industry, though the exact uses, from concept art to coding, and the developers' attitudes toward the technology remain unclear from the reported figure.

Indiana is making a push to grow its creative economy, according to Axios reporting. The state is positioning arts, culture, and creative industries as an economic development strategy, though details of specific investments or programs remain limited in early coverage.

The German-French channel ARTE is airing a documentary tonight at 22:20 on the environmental price of Elon Musk's Mars ambitions. It argues the space industry fuels dangerous illusions about escaping to other worlds while cluttering Earth's orbit with thousands of satellites. Viewers are sharing the broadcast as part of ARTE's environment programming.

An entertainment law partner has published a book examining how Black artists' intellectual property rights have historically been exploited in the entertainment industry. The work explores cases where Black creators lost control and compensation for their music, art and innovations. The book is drawing attention in legal and entertainment circles for its account of systemic inequities in copyright and ownership.

A new PlayStation Blog post explains how Control Resonant's art design and technology shaped its bosses and its paranaturally twisted version of Manhattan. The developers walk through the visual and technical decisions behind the game's environments and enemies. Gamers and industry watchers are sharing the piece as anticipation builds for the upcoming title.