SMRTR AIJun 5, 2025The Verge

Runway CEO Cris Valenzuela wants Hollywood to embrace AI video

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Runway, an AI video generation platform founded in 2018, has progressed from producing abstract, low-resolution images to creating high-quality 4K video content. CEO Cris Valenzuela views AI as a tool to democratize filmmaking and reduce production costs, potentially introducing new voices to the industry. While AI may alter some jobs, Valenzuela believes it will create new opportunities. Runway collaborates with major studios and film schools, offering subscription-based access to its tools.

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