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Google is quietly pushing Hollywood studios to partner on AI, betting that studio-owned content and metadata are key to making its tools work for big productions — but no deals have been signed yet. Studios are wary of talent unions and IP theft, while Google faces stiff competition and tries to shift public perception by funding AI-positive short films. Once rivals over piracy, the two sides now collaborate through cloud services and YouTube — even with Google’s $75M investment in A24. The goal? Get creative feedback to build better AI and fill gaps left by other players. Meanwhile, studios like Disney have sued AI firms and sent cease-and-desist letters to Google, echoing past battles over unauthorized clips. Now, talks are brewing about licensing characters for AI content — a potential revenue stream — as talent fears job loss and uncredited use of their work.

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