Ben Affleck went viral after describing his knowledge of AI and its uses in filmmaking, including neural networks and training concepts from recent interview clips. The article says he sold his AI filmmaking startup to Netflix for a reported $587 million earlier this year. As a result, attention shifts to his machine-learning approach to post-production and dataset creation, and the focus turns to responsible, “additive” AI rather than AI replacing film work.
Automation Anywhere agreed to acquire Boost.ai from Nordic Capital to expand its customer-facing voice AI offerings. Boost.ai has supported more than 150 million automated conversations. The deal will extend Automation Anywhere’s autonomous-work platform into customer experience, adding voice, chat, and other customer operations across regulated industries while increasing its global customer base.
Butterfly Effect, Manus’ parent company, said Manus raised more than $500 million in its first funding round since Meta called off its $2 billion acquisition. The funding round surpassed $500M. The company says it will keep hiring and is considering options like a potential Hong Kong IPO, as Manus continues operating independently after the split.
U.S. venture capital reached a record $515.8B in deal value in the first nine months, but exits lagged so investors are not getting their capital back as quickly. Venture deal value totaled $515.8 billion with a quarter still remaining, while third-quarter deal value fell about 40% to $98.4 billion. The exit pipeline shifts toward mergers and acquisitions, and without major AI listings or IPOs the report expects weaker liquidity going into 2027.
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