Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI filmmaking startup InterPositive for $587M

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Netflix has announced the acquisition of InterPositive, an AI-focused filmmaking startup co-founded by actor and filmmaker Ben Affleck. The streaming giant paid $587 million in cash to complete the deal. InterPositive was founded with a focus on applying artificial intelligence to the filmmaking process. The acquisition signals Netflix's continued investment in AI-driven content creation technology.

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