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Have you ever fallen for a fake, AI-generated movie trailer on YouTube?

Season 1, Ep. 1080

AI-generated movie trailers are tricking fans into thinking they’re the real deal. How are some studios balancing the free publicity with debates over content created by artificial intelligence? 


To read more about Jake Kanter’s investigation into AI trailers in Hollywood for Deadline, click here.


Writer: Aleena Augustine 


Producer: Gary Marshall


Host: Tomini Babs 


Episode photography: Roisin Savage 


Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore 


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