The Progress Report

AI-powered creativity: The future of media and entertainment

The Progress Report

Show Notes

AI is rapidly transforming the global media and entertainment industry, with a market size projected to reach USD 99.48 billion by 2030¹. As AI continues to revolutionize creative workflows and enhance productivity, companies are racing to implement AI-powered tools to stay ahead of the curve. However, as they embrace this cutting-edge technology, enterprises must navigate the crucial challenges of ethical and safe implementation, as well as robust IP protection.

In this episode, our experts explore the transformative impact of AI on the media industry and creatives, all while underscoring the importance of maintaining human creativity.

Featured experts

Gabe Michael, Vice President, Executive Producer – AI, Edelman

Harry Leshner, Consult Partner, Telecommunications, Media and Technology, Kyndryl

1 Source: “Global AI In Media & Entertainment Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis 2023-2030: Market to Soar at 26% CAGR, Reaching $99.48 Billion by 2030” GlobeNewswire, 2024

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