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Google Investing in 'Backrooms' Studio A24

TLDR 23 June 2026, 10:29

Google is investing in independent film studio A24 to develop AI tools for movie production and distribution, leveraging A24's experience with films like 'Backrooms'. The investment includes funding for research partnerships focused on AI-powered filmmaking capabilities. This collaboration gives Google real-world testing grounds for production AI while providing A24 with advanced tools for content creation and distribution.

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Google is investing in A24, the independent movie studio that released the hit 'Backrooms', as part of a new AI research partnership aimed at creating new tools for movie production and distribution.

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