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Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Apocalypse & Scientology? [ What AI Cultists & Scientology Have in Common]Is AI a new religion or just overhyped code? In this episode, we break down AI Apocalypse Scientology—the mix of end-times hype, secrecy, and messianic leadership shaping how AI is built and sold—and give creators a practical, anti-doomer playbook.We translate wild thought experiments and lab politics into clear actions for musicians, producers, sound engineers, mastering engineers, recording artists, and independent creatives who want better work, not bigger fear.---What You’ll Learn– The Silicon Eschaton: why AGI gets framed as inevitable heaven or hell, and how that narrative snowballs into funding, policy, and product choices.– TESCREAL explained...
2026-01-2814 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureCan We Turn AI Off?! A Guide to Disarming the AI ApocolypseHow does a simple coffee-fetching goal turn into an AI that resists shutdown? In this episode, we unpack the engineering logic behind the AI Apocalypse and give creators practical guardrails to protect workflows, audiences, and brands.We cut through sci-fi and focus on competence, alignment, and the boring but vital safety plumbing that keeps powerful models in check.---What You’ll Learn– AI Apocalypse demystified: why misaligned goals plus high capability can threaten human priorities– Orthogonality Thesis and the Alignment Problem made practical for creative work– Instrumental Convergence: self-preservation, resource acquisition, and cognitive enhancement as universal sub-goals– Tool use vs agency...
2026-01-2811 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureBecome a Better Filmmaker In The Age Of AI: Skills That Still Matter And Actions To TakeIs filmmaking still a real career in the age of AI? In this episode, we cut through hype and panic to show you how to become a better filmmaker by focusing on the skills that still matter, the workflows that are changing, and the opportunities AI unlocks for independent creators.We explore the real tension: traditional production-heavy roles face pressure, while idea-driven creators gain leverage. Instead of asking whether AI will replace you, we ask a better question: what remains that only you can do—and how do you get sharper at it right now?
2026-01-2212 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureHow to Make Games in the Age of AI : A Roadmap Creators Can Use to Ship Faster, Build Community and Stay HumanIs it safe to start building games right now? How do you make games in the age of AI without losing your voice?This episode delivers a practical roadmap for creators across industries, including game development, music production, audio engineering, and independent artistry. Learn which AI tools are worth your time, how to keep your creative identity central, and why small teams can win by moving fast, building trust, and iterating in public.Core questions we answer include:Is it safe to start building games right...
2026-01-2120 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureHow to Use AI as a Musician, Remain Authentic, Survive and Become Successful in the Age of the 'Perfect Sound'AI made perfection easy. So where does the soul of music go next?In this episode, Chris breaks down why algorithmic precision is saturating the soundscape—and why humanity is becoming the new scarce signal. Learn how to use AI as a musician without losing your voice, how to remain authentic, survive, and succeed in an AI-saturated creative scene.What you’ll learn– Why perfection fatigue is real, and how listener attention is shifting from technical polish to human feeling– A practical hybrid workflow that uses AI for speed and ideation while preservi...
2026-01-2013 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureDo You Own Your AI Music? How to Copyright Suno & Udio Tracks and Prove Human Authorship, Legal Protection, Registration Tips, & Platform Rights Every Producer & Musician Needs to Know in 2025How to Copyright AI-Generated Music: Legal Protection Strategies for Musicians Using AI Tools in 2025Can you legally own music created with AI? What happens when Suno or Udio generates your track—do you have copyright protection? This episode of Ai x Music reveals the critical legal framework every AI music creator needs to understand before releasing, licensing, or monetizing hybrid compositions.Host Chris confronts the baseline reality: purely AI-generated music cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law. The Copyright Office requires human authorship—but what exactly qualifies? Learn the four key types of creative input that...
2025-11-1319 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureProtect Your AI Touched Music with Copyright: Own Your Tracks Legal [Protection for Hybrid Creators Using Suno Udio and AI Tools to Make Songs While Keeping Rights and Avoiding Platform Traps]Copyright Protection for AI-Assisted Music: How to Claim Ownership of Your Hybrid CreationsCan you copyright music made with AI? What counts as human authorship when artificial intelligence generates your melodies? This episode of Ai x Music delivers essential answers for creators navigating the complex intersection of AI music tools and copyright law in 2025.Host Chris breaks down the uncomfortable truth: works entirely generated by AI cannot be copyrighted under U.S. law. However, musicians who contribute meaningful creative input can claim legitimate ownership. Learn exactly what qualifies as "sufficient creative input"—from writing lyrics an...
2025-11-1218 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Could Erase Your Authorship! Learn How to Protect Your Creative Rights and Prove Ownership When Using AI Tools to Build Games. Get Your Copyright Now!Episode 2 of Ai x Gaming, “Copyright in the Age of AI: What Game Devs Can Still Own,” explores the biggest legal and creative question facing developers today — when AI helps you make a game, how much of it still belongs to you? Across twenty-four minutes, the episode breaks down what the law really says about human authorship, how to document AI-assisted work, and what creators must do to protect their ownership in an age of algorithmic collaboration.The story begins with a late-night indie release — a moment every developer knows — and a haunting question: Do you actually own what you j...
2025-11-1123 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureHow Protect Your Music from AI & Copyright Your Music: Complete Registration Guide for Musicians Worried About AI Music Generation, Algorithmic Replication & Defending Ownership Rights🎵 How to Protect Your Music from AI: Copyright Registration, Ownership Rights & Defending Your Sound in 2025Are you a musician worried about AI stealing your sound? Wondering how to protect your music catalog when algorithms can replicate your style in seconds? This episode is your complete guide to copyright protection, music ownership, and defending your creative work in the age of AI music generation.What You'll Learn:🛡️ Copyright Basics Every Musician Needs to KnowWhat copyright actually protects in your music (composition rights vs sound recording rights vs performance rights)Why copyright registration matters mo...
2025-10-1615 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureHow Game Developers Can Protect Their Games from AI Theft & Scraping | Copyright Registration, Trademark Protection & Ownership Rights for Indie Devs in the Age of AI | Part 1🎮 Are you a game developer worried about AI stealing your work? This episode is your complete legal defense guide.In 2025, AI is scraping everything—your code, your art, your mechanics, your game's entire creative DNA. And most indie game developers don't know what they actually own, how to prove it's theirs, or what legal protections they can actually enforce. This changes today.What You'll Learn in This Episode:✅ What you actually own as a game developer (spoiler: game mechanics aren't protected by copyright, but your code, art, music, and narrative are)✅ How to prove...
2025-10-1518 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Is Paying Creators $840K—How AI Is Transforming Gaming, Music Production & Visual Art: Ethics, Monetization & Cross-Disciplinary Workflows for Artists & Makers in 2025AI is redefining what it means to be an artist, game developer, or music producer. This episode of AI x Trends explores how artificial intelligence is transforming creativity across gaming, music production, and visual arts—and what creators need to know!What's Inside This Episode:🎮 AI as the New Creative Currency – Discover why Netflix is paying up to $840K for AI talent in gaming while traditional developer roles shrink. Learn how AI fluency combined with creative intuition is becoming the premium skill set across all creative industries. We break down what this means for your career an...
2025-10-1022 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureTilly Norwood Stole Your Job! AI Actors, Sora 2 & the $1M Google Film Prize: New AI Tools, Ethics, and Laws Redefining Filmmaking, CGI, and Photography for Studios and Indie Artists Everywhere🎥 Is AI changing filmmaking forever—or just giving creators more power than ever before?In this week’s episode of AI x Visuals, Chris dives deep into the wild intersection of art, law, and technology shaping the future of film, CGI, animation, and photography. From AI actors sparking Hollywood outrage to million-dollar film prizes for AI-generated movies, this episode unpacks what’s really happening across the visual arts—and what it means for YOU.👁️🗨️ This week’s focus areas:AI Actor Ethics – The rise of Tilly Norwood, the world’s first AI actress, has Hollywood reeling. Is she a creative breakthrough or a di...
2025-10-0916 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Hits the Charts: How Universal & Warner's AI Licensing Deals Impact Musicians, Producers & Engineers—Ethics, Best Tools, Protecting Your Sound & Navigating the AI-Powered Music Industry FutureThe music industry just entered the AI era. Universal Music Group and Warner Music are finalizing landmark AI licensing deals that will let artificial intelligence train on their catalogs and generate new music in the style of existing artists. What does this mean for creators, producers, and engineers? This episode breaks down AI music licensing, ethical debates around AI-generated tracks, emerging production tools, and how to protect your creative identity while leveraging AI to accelerate your career and create new revenue streams.Riftfitters WebsiteWhat You'll Learn: 🎵 How Universal and Warner's AI licensing agreements could establis...
2025-10-0822 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureNetflix Gaming Gold Rush, Nintendo’s Generative AI Backlash, Musk’s Gaming Move, and the Future of Xbox Game PassIn this week’s episode of AI x Gaming, Chris breaks down how artificial intelligence is shaking the foundations of the video game industry — from Netflix offering nearly $840,000 per year for a Director of Generative AI for Games, to Nintendo denying rumors of anti-AI lobbying in Japan, to Elon Musk’s xAI quietly hiring video game developers to train next-gen simulation models. We dive deep into the real stories shaping the gaming world right now — and what they mean for studios, indie devs, and creative professionals building their future inside (and alongside) the machines.We answer the biggest questi...
2025-10-0722 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI x Makers: Weekly AI Trends for Creators, Artists & Makers Across Music, Gaming, Visual Arts, Emerging Trends & Creative WorkflowsWelcome to AI x Makers, the ultimate weekly roundup for creators, artists, and makers exploring how AI is reshaping creative industries across music, gaming, visual arts, and emerging creative trends. In this episode, we dive into actionable insights, future-focused questions, and practical strategies to help you harness AI tools, stay ahead of evolving workflows, and elevate your creative practice. Whether you’re a musician experimenting with AI-generated tones, a game developer leveraging AI-driven testing, a visual artist exploring AI co-creation, or a hybrid maker seeking cross-disciplinary inspiration, this episode is your comprehensive guide.In music, discover how AI...
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Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Trends for Creators 2025: Gaming, Music & Visual Insights, Cross-Disciplinary Tools, Hybrid Experiments & Actionable Tips for Artists & Makersacross music, gaming, and visual art, AI is shaping the future of creativity faster than ever. On AI x Trends, we synthesize the biggest shifts from AI x Gaming, Music, and Visuals into actionable insights for creators, artists, and makers.Explore how AI is transforming creative workflows: from automating repetitive tasks in game development and 3D modeling, to creating studio-quality music vocals and guitar tones instantly. Discover cross-disciplinary opportunities, like AI music influencing visual trends, or gaming aesthetics inspiring digital art, and how cultural micro-trends—from Roblox communities to AI-generated Billboard stars—are gaining global traction.We...
2025-10-0318 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Just Made a Billboard Star! The AI Music Revolution is Here: OnePedal Guitar Tones, Resing Vocals, Billboard AI Artists, Ethical Tools & Tips for Musicians & CreativesAI is remixing the rules of the music world. In this episode of AI x Music, we dive into the latest AI-powered tools, trends, and cultural shifts that are reshaping creativity for musicians, producers, and songwriters.Discover Groundhog Audio’s OnePedal, an AI pedal that lets guitarists instantly mimic the tone of legends like Hendrix and Santana, transforming practice, performance, and songwriting. Explore IK Multimedia’s Resing, which converts basic vocal sketches into polished, studio-quality performances, saving hours of recording and enabling faster creative iteration.We also discuss Spotify’s battle against AI-generated spam, with 75 millio...
2025-10-0127 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureGame Development Revolution: 90% of games are AI-Made, ROG Xbox Ally X, Red Teaming with AI & Creative Insights on Niching into a Culture for Game Developers & ArtistsAI is no longer just a tool—it’s transforming the way games are made. In this episode of AI x Gaming, we explore how top Japanese studios like Capcom and Level-5 are leveraging AI to create visual assets, generate story content, and even build game engines, with some projects being 80–90% AI-driven. We dive into the implications for game developers, artists, and creative professionals: how to balance human creativity with AI efficiency, streamline workflows, and maintain a unique artistic vision in an increasingly automated industry.We also break down how AI is revolutionizing game testing, with programs that c...
2025-09-3019 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI x Trends: A Roundup of this Week in AI News - How AI Is Reshaping the Music Industry, Film & Animation — Ownership Battles, Ethical Dilemmas, Speed vs. Depth, and the Future of CreativityAI x Trends, a segment that connects the dots across industries to show you where creativity is really headed.AI is making waves everywhere. In music, Whitney Houston’s voice has been digitally resurrected for a live symphonic tour, Deezer revealed that one-third of all uploads are now AI-generated, and AI performers like Country Cate are pulling in millions of streams. Platforms like Epidemic Sound are rolling out tools that let creators remix and reshape their songs after release, while sound engineers are already experimenting with AI agents managing live shows. Not everyone is on board, though: Se...
2025-09-2609 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI x Visuals: Rambo as AI!? Luma AI Ray3, Runway AI + Lionsgate, Analytics for Animators (Weekly AI News for Filmmakers, Animators, VFX Artists, & Movie Fans)This episode of AI x Visuals takes you on a full tour of how artificial intelligence is colliding with Hollywood, animation, and the visual arts. From Sylvester Stallone dreaming of directing a de-aged “young Rambo,” to brand-new AI film studios launching overseas, to Comic Con panels demanding protections for creators—this is the state of AI in cinema and beyond.We start with Stallone’s AI confession: he once considered making a Rambo prequel by digitally de-aging himself. It raises a bigger question—are we entering an era where actors control their own digital doubles? De-aging can extend careers, but it als...
2025-09-2513 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI x Music: Whitney Houston is Back... as AI!? Deezer AI, Adapt AI Tool, Seattle Spotify Protests, & More. AI News Update for Musicians, Engineers, & Fans!AI isn’t just creeping into music—it’s rewriting the rules. In this episode of AI x Music, we dive into six stories that show how fast things are shifting for musicians, producers, engineers, and the entire industry.First, Whitney Houston’s voice has been resurrected by AI, sparking big questions about ownership, ethics, and what it means to hear “new” songs from artists long after they’re gone.Next, Deezer reports that nearly a third of all uploads to its platform are AI-generated. That’s not just noise—it’s a tidal wave. We explore how that impacts discovery, a...
2025-09-2411 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI X Gaming: Video Game Copilot!? Tomb Raider Lawsuit, the ROG Xbox Ally X, Microsoft Co Pilot for Video Games, Game Developer Tools for Quality Assurance & Razer’s In-Game CoachAI is officially cracking open the controller. In this episode, we dive deep into the collision of artificial intelligence and gaming — from blockchain-powered Monopoly knockoffs to AI copilots that whisper boss-fight strategies in your ear. If you’re a gamer, developer, or just someone curious about how technology is rewriting play, this one’s for you.We kick things off with board games going digital, where classics like Monopoly are finding new lives on the blockchain. Is this the start of a community-driven renaissance or just another excuse for microtransactions? We talk about the rise of blockchain-based game economies, how th...
2025-09-2312 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureREBRANDING! We Are the Machine becomes AI x Makers & MoreGet ready for a whole new set of series dealing with the different segments of the arts, creative, and maker world. With a focus on AI and its cross over with gaming, music, and the visual arts, you'll find something you love.
2025-09-1603 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureBest AI Tools for Designers in 2025 (What Every Creative Needs to Know About AI Art)In this episode of We Are the Machine, host Chris dives into the best AI tools for designers in 2025 — and what they mean for artists navigating the rapidly changing creative landscape.Fresh off stories of AI colliding with the art world, Chris turns the conversation toward the practical side: the tools that are saving creators time, money, and frustration… while also raising hard questions about originality, value, and jobs in creative fields.We break down the current leaders across visual art, design, UX, branding, and even music production:Midjourney V7 – The image generator that can c...
2025-09-1110 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI News x Art: AI on the Red Carpet (How Machines Are Rewriting Art)In this episode of We Are the Machine (September 8, 2025), we take you on a tour of the biggest and strangest ways AI is reshaping the creative world right now. From red-carpet animated films to robot-painted portraits, the line between human creativity and machine assistance has never been blurrier.Here’s what we cover:AI at Cannes: Critterz, the first AI-driven animated feature backed by OpenAI, is gearing up for a 2026 festival debut. Is AI the ultimate creative sidekick—or a quiet replacement for animators?AI in Fashion: From luxury eyewear to sustainable digital design, innovators are using AI to rein...
2025-09-0908 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureHow to Sell Your Songs for Money with AI in 2025🎶 Ever dreamed of selling your songs and making real money as a songwriter — whether you’re working with artists, producing AI-assisted music, or licensing tracks for film, TV, and ads? In this episode, we break down the many ways songwriters today can turn their creativity into income.We’ll start with the basics of how songwriters actually make money, from performance royalties and mechanical royalties to sync licensing and work-for-hire gigs. Then, we’ll get into the new frontier: how AI is changing the game for songwriters and musicians. From generating demo vocals to helping you pitch songs to artists fas...
2025-09-0406 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Signs Its First Music Star, Reads 600 Years of Art, & Wins in CourtIn this episode of We Are the Machine, we dive into the fast-moving collision of AI and the creative world. From music to writing, visual arts, and tech battles, AI is rewriting the rules of creation—and the legal, ethical, and economic consequences are unfolding in real time.We kick things off with Oliver McCann, a British designer turned AI-native musician, who signed a record deal after generating millions of streams using AI tools like Suno and Udio. While indie labels embrace this new wave of talent, major record companies are suing AI platforms for copyright infringement, igniting a mu...
2025-09-0208 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureWhy Does Music Suck Now? 5 Reasons Why It's NOT AI's Fault"Why does music suck now?" It’s the question that won’t die — and lately, everyone’s pointing their finger at AI. From TikTok trends to lawsuits against AI music platforms, the story goes that machines are flattening creativity, stealing authenticity, and making everything sound the same.But here’s the twist: AI isn’t the real villain here. In this episode of We Are the Machine, Chris dives deep into the cultural conversation around whether music is actually getting worse — and why blaming AI might just be the latest scapegoat in a long history of finger-pointing at new technology.We...
2025-08-2808 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureMeta’s Midjourney Deal, Oz Remixed, Premiere AI, & Runway Gaming Shakeup (AI is Rewriting Art)We Are the Machine dives headfirst into the week’s biggest stories at the crossroads of AI and creativity. From billion-dollar platform deals to Dorothy’s algorithmic makeover, this episode unpacks how the machine keeps reshaping music, film, video, and games—and what it all means for working artists.What’s inside this week’s episode:Meta x Midjourney — The New Look of Social MediaMeta signed a licensing deal with Midjourney, the image generator famous for its dreamy, hyper-stylized visuals. What happens when Instagram’s filters and ad tools start running on Midjourney’s DNA? We break down the creative opportu...
2025-08-2610 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureThe New AI Music Workflow: From Songwriting to AI Mixing and Mastering (and Everything Between)This isn’t just another “AI writes a song” story.We’ve heard that one before.The real revolution? AI is quietly embedding itself into every stage of music production — not just generating melodies, but co-writing songs, mixing, mastering, remixing, and even live jamming.In this episode of We Are the Machine, Chris takes you on a deep dive into how AI is changing the music-making process from top to bottom. We’re talking:🎼 Songwriting & Composition – AI as Your MuseAI tools like Aiva and Amper can generate melodies, chord progressions, and arrangements from simple prompts — but pros aren’t just handing over the...
2025-08-2111 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Music Workflow: Rock Legends, Streaming Secrets & Studio HacksThis episode of We Are the Machine dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of AI in music—covering breaking stories, hidden industry moves, and hands-on ways AI is reshaping the creative process from idea to final master. Host Chris guides listeners through the collision of artistry and algorithms, revealing both opportunities and threats for today’s creators.Segment 1 – Peter Garrett’s AI Copyright WarningMidnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett has sounded the alarm on Australia’s proposed “text and data mining” laws, which could allow AI companies to freely use music, journalism, and art without compensating creators. Garrett likens it to artists...
2025-08-1916 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureGaming & Development Just Got Turbocharged with Google Genie 3 AI Game Maker🎮 The AI Gameplay Revolution — Beyond Smarter BotsFor years, AI in games has meant smarter enemies or procedurally generated levels — like the ever-expanding universe of No Man’s Sky or tactical foes in The Last of Us Part II. But Genie 3 takes it up several levels. It fuses large language models with deep comprehension of 3D game environments, enabling real-time dialogue, memory-based interactions, and dynamic storytelling that changes with your choices.Think of Genie 3 as the ultimate AI-powered Dungeon Master: responsive, creative, and deeply embedded in your gameplay. The result? Games that remember you, adapt to you, and grow with you.✍️ Wh...
2025-08-1413 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Music Licensing, Photoshop AI, Copyright Battles, Pokemon AI & MoreFirst up, ElevenLabs—known for their realistic AI voices—launched Eleven Music, a text-to-song generator creating full tracks with vocals and instruments. They’ve secured licensing deals with Merlin and Kobalt, aiming to offer royalty-safe AI music for creators like podcasters and indie filmmakers. This could solve legal headaches other AI music tools still face, though it might mean less creative unpredictability.Next, Adobe has embedded new Firefly AI tools directly into Photoshop, letting users quickly remove objects, extend backgrounds, and fix lighting. While this speeds up tedious tasks, it raises questions about freelance artists’ value and ethical...
2025-08-1215 min
Rift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI Visual Revolution: Caravaggio Authenticated by AI Painting Authenticator, Meta Vibes, Nvidia 3D Tools & Creative Tips for Digital Artists, Animators, CGI Artists, and StorytellersAI isn’t just creating art—it’s redefining how we authenticate, consume, and experience visuals. On this episode of AI x Visuals, we explore the cutting-edge intersection of AI and creativity for artists, animators, filmmakers, and visual storytellers.First, we dive into Peter Macdonald’s Cambridge exhibition, ‘Is This All Your Own Work?’, where AI collaborates with humans to create gestural paintings blending classical and contemporary aesthetics. This raises questions of authorship, curation, and creative direction, offering a blueprint for artists co-creating with AI.Next, a mind-blowing development: AI has authenticated a previously disputed Caravaggio p...
2025-08-0724 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureAI & Creativity: Disney, Writers, Artists, Filmmakers, & CodersIn this week’s episode, we dive deep into the latest breaking news on AI and creativity—from Hollywood blockbusters to bestselling books, indie film festivals, cutting‑edge art platforms, and even the future of coding as an art form.We start with Disney’s AI film experiment, where the studio tested deepfake‑style technology to digitally replace Dwayne Johnson’s face in the live‑action Moana remake. This raises huge questions about actor likeness rights, ethical AI use in filmmaking, and the balance between cost‑saving and creative authenticity.Next, we tackle the publishing industry’s AI ba...
2025-08-0510 minRift Theory: A Pragmatic Future of Creativity - AI/Tech in Music, Filmmaking, Game Dev, Art, CultureWe Are the Machine (AI x Art)Welcome to the first episode of We Are the Machine, a podcast exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping creativity—from music and film to authorship, identity, and the way we understand what it means to make something that matters.This show is about more than AI tools. It’s about the fears, fractures, and flickers of hope that define the creative life. It’s about letting go of perfection. About not waiting another 20 years. About saying something—finally—even if you have to say it with help.Whether you’re a musician, filmmaker, writer, artist, or simply someone reckoning with how fas...
2025-08-0114 min