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AI-Generated Movie Heading Theaters

Artificial intelligence is moving from experimental videos to the big screen. Fable Studio CEO Edward Saatchi says a team of just 30 people spent nine months creating Gods Don't Give Gifts, an AI-generated animated feature that still relies on human directors, writers, voice actors and artists. He joins Bloomberg Businessweek Daily to discuss how AI changes the filmmaking process and what it means for Hollywood's traditional production model.

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Time to Move Forward With 'Sensible' AI Regulation, Says Rep. Liccardo

Democrat Representative from California Sam Liccardo said that congress has 'issued a lot of press releases' on issues surrounding technology, but haven't managed to push meaningful legislation over the finish line. Liccardo, whose district includes parts of Silicon Valley, said it is critical lawmakers act on AI concerns and that it is time to move forward with 'sensible' regulation.

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Jobs Report Should Not Cause Fed to Raise Rates, Phelan Says

Christopher Phelan, chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said he doesn't expect the strong payrolls figures to cause the Federal Reserve to raise rates. Phelan said that when it comes to the state of the economy and GOP midterm losses, it's not a good idea to argue with the American people about their financial reality.

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