London-based startup Mozart AI has successfully secured $6 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Balderton Capital. Additional investors in the round included Mercuri, EWOR, Kevin Hartz, Charles Ferguson, among others. The funding will be used to further develop innovative AI tools aimed at enhancing the music creation process.

Amazon MGM Studios is set to kick off a closed beta program in March, trialing advanced AI tools designed to streamline film and television production processes. This initiative aims to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance creativity and efficiency behind the scenes.

Following significant user backlash, Adobe has reversed its plan to discontinue Adobe Animate. Instead, the company will now maintain the software in 'maintenance mode,' addressing the disappointment and frustration from its community.

While AI holds great potential for transforming media and creative sectors, industry leaders admit that scaling the technology effectively remains a challenge, with many implementations falling short of delivering clear, measurable results.

Adobe Animate will be officially discontinued on March 1, 2026, as Adobe redirects its resources and innovation efforts toward advancing artificial intelligence technologies. This move marks a strategic shift for the company, emphasizing AI as a core area for future growth and creativity tools.

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Initially, music publishers sued Anthropic for using approximately 500 copyrighted songs without authorization. The lawsuit has since expanded, now alleging the misuse of about 20,000 works, with claims reaching $3 billion for what they describe as 'flagrant piracy.'

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Apple’s Creator Studio Pro uses AI to assist creators by handling repetitive tasks such as locating video clips or assembling slides, supporting the creative process without taking over the work entirely.

Adobe has introduced a significant Photoshop update aimed at boosting creativity and efficiency through advanced Firefly AI capabilities and crucial workflow enhancements. This update brings non-destructive adjustment layers for Clarity, Dehaze, and Grain, providing photographers with greater control and accuracy in their edits. Firefly AI improvements enhance Generative Fill, Expand, and Remove functions, resulting in clearer, more lifelike visuals, while better reference image management ensures uniformity throughout projects. Additionally, the beta Dynamic Text feature offers designers a faster way to create curved or arched text styles instantly. Collectively, these enhancements elevate Photoshop as a powerful and user-friendly tool for digital creatives.