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Epic Games Lays Off Over 1,000 As CEO Frames Cuts As Cost Of Being ‘Industry’s Vanguard’
Tim Sweeney frames the latest cuts as necessary for long-term goals, but the memo’s tone highlights a growing disconnect in how layoffs are justified.
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A Live-Action ‘Moana’ Deepfake Didn’t Happen, But AI’s Hollywood Footprint Keeps Growing
Disney explored using AI in its feature films, including a deepfake Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in the live-action ‘Moana’ remake, but cut it from the final film.
Disney Invests $1.5 Billion In Epic Games To Create A Persistent Digital Universe For Its Brands
The companies plan to develop a Disney Universe for gaming, playing, watching, and shopping that will integrate with Epic’s ‘Fortnite.’
Epic Games Agrees To Pay $520 Million Settlement For Violating Child Gamers’ Privacy, Misleading Microtransactions
Epic is accused of violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and engaging in manipulative market practices.
Epic Pulls Chinese Version Of ‘Fortnite,’ Offers No Explanation
The move comes amid growing regulation of gaming in China.