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Netflix Pays $587M for Ben Affleck's AI Startup InterPositive

Netflix has acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for $587 million, marking a major investment in AI-driven content production. The deal, reported by Variety, positions Netflix to leverage InterPositive's technology for personalized storytelling and production efficiency.

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Netflix Pays $587M for Ben Affleck's AI Startup InterPositive
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Hacker News AIArticle URL: https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-paid-587-million-ben-affleck-ai-interpositive-1236815111/

Comments URL: [https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48964935](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48964935)

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