Julius Robert

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Julius Robert

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Julius is a senior writer covering all things Generative AI, Policy, Law and Hollywood for Megaton AI. He lives in Los Angeles, CA with his two dogs.

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Amazon greenlights three AI-animated series using proprietary production platform
HollywoodMay 28, 2026

Amazon greenlights three AI-animated series using proprietary production platform

The streaming giant's Project Nara combines generative AI with traditional animation workflows while tracking IP provenance

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Google announces Gemini Omni models for generating video from any input
TechnologyMay 19, 2026

Google announces Gemini Omni models for generating video from any input

The new AI family promises cross-modal generation capabilities

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China bans AI girlfriends for minors
TechnologyMay 19, 2026

China bans AI girlfriends for minors

New regulations taking effect July 2026 ban virtual relationships for minors and require disclosure when users interact with AI systems

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Federal jury rejects Musk's $134 billion OpenAI lawsuit on timing grounds
RegulationMay 18, 2026

Federal jury rejects Musk's $134 billion OpenAI lawsuit on timing grounds

Unanimous verdict ends three-week trial over whether OpenAI betrayed its nonprofit origins

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Musk Takes Stand Against OpenAI in Trial That Could Reshape AI Governance
TechnologyApr 29, 2026

Musk Takes Stand Against OpenAI in Trial That Could Reshape AI Governance

The Tesla CEO's testimony centers on claims that OpenAI abandoned its founding nonprofit mission after accepting billions from Microsoft.

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Runway's $5.3B Bet on World Models
BusinessFeb 18, 2026

Runway's $5.3B Bet on World Models

The video AI startup just raised $315 million to build physics simulators that will transform robotics and drug discovery.

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ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Triggers Emergency Shutdown After Voice Cloning Incident
TechnologyFeb 12, 2026

ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Triggers Emergency Shutdown After Voice Cloning Incident

The Chinese tech giant suspended a key feature within hours of launch after the AI video model generated accurate personal voices from facial photos alone.

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California's New AI Safety Law Collides With Trump Deregulation Push
TechnologyFeb 5, 2026

California's New AI Safety Law Collides With Trump Deregulation Push

A month-old transparency mandate for frontier AI models faces federal preemption as developers scramble to comply with conflicting requirements.

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Adobe's Firefly Foundry lets studios train AI on their own IP
TechnologyJan 26, 2026

Adobe's Firefly Foundry lets studios train AI on their own IP

Major entertainment companies are building custom generative AI models trained exclusively on their proprietary content, with Adobe providing the infrastructure through a new platform announced at Sundance.

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Memory Prices Double as AI Eats the World's RAM Supply
BusinessJan 23, 2026

Memory Prices Double as AI Eats the World's RAM Supply

Data centers will consume 70% of global memory production this year, leaving everyone else scrambling for scraps at premium prices.

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OpenAI to Get Access to Disney’s Iconic Characters in New $1B Deal.
CopyrightJan 12, 2026

OpenAI to Get Access to Disney’s Iconic Characters in New $1B Deal.

The entertainment giant's $1 billion investment in OpenAI grants exclusive access to 200+ characters from Marvel to Mickey, while simultaneously threatening legal action against competitors.

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New York elementary schools pilot generative AI tools as districts shift from bans
TechnologyMay 27, 2026

New York elementary schools pilot generative AI tools as districts shift from bans

Educators test practical classroom applications while developing student safety guidelines

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