Netflix CEO explains $587 million purchase of Ben Affleck’s AI startup
Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos has shed light on the company's decision to buy InterPositive, an AI startup founded by Ben Affleck, for $587 million. Sarandos stated, "I'm partnering with him to bring this tool to scale. It enables filmmakers to use only the data from the film they've made." He further noted that the technology is highly effective, explaining that it can generate rapid pickup shots through AI, functioning similarly to a visual effect.