Chloe Veltman

The survey shows excitement around the use of AI for entertainment discovery, such as conversational tools that help viewers decide what to watch next.

But consumers are not thrilled with the use of AI to dramatically alter creative content or to replace human performers.

Nearly three quarters of those surveyed want companies to routinely disclose their use of AI-generated content.

And nearly a quarter say companies should disclose if AI played a major role in content creation.

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The Martha Graham Dance Company did not give a reason for its decision to cancel its scheduled Kennedy Center run in April.

In a statement shared with NPR, the nation's oldest dance troupe only said it regretted its decision and expressed a desire to return in the future.

The Kennedy Center did not immediately respond to NPR's request for comment.

and the venue's leader, Richard Grinnell, has not yet personally commented on this development on social media, but he has strongly criticised others who have cancelled dates, especially those such as jazz musician Chuck Redd, whose actions came in response to the addition in December of President Donald Trump's name to the building.

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In a statement to NPR, the Washington National Opera stressed the amicability of its decision to end its long-time residency at the Kennedy Center.

But it said the center's new business model, which requires productions to be fully funded in advance, is incompatible with the usual mix of ticket sales, grants and donations that cannot all be secured ahead.

Artistic director Francesca Zambello shared her regrets in a recorded statement with NPR.

I am deeply saddened to leave the Kennedy Center.

In a post on social media, the centre's executive director, Richard Grinnell, said it was the centre's decision to sever ties with the opera company in order to, quote, have the flexibility and funds to bring in operas from around the world.

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In one of the most prominent such deals, Universal Music Group settled its copyright infringement lawsuit with the AI music creation platform Udio in October and announced a partnership with its former adversary to launch a subscription service in 2026.

Users will be able to customise, stream and share licensed music on Udio's platform.

and Disney announced earlier this month it would invest $1 billion in open AI.

The Mouse House will license many of its characters, including from the Marvel and Pixar universes, for users to create videos with the AI company's technology.