AI Fuels DinoGames, Horror, and Tech's Wild Future

Filmax has acquired international sales rights to "DinoGames," a 3D-animated feature film directed by Goya winners Carlos F. de Vigo and Lorena Ares, and will present first images to buyers at the Berlin European Film Market (EFM), according to Variety. The film, produced by Spain's Dr. Platypus & Ms. Panda, is one of several projects generating buzz at the EFM, alongside developments in AI, robotics, and longevity research.

The EFM is also hosting the launch of Raabta International, a new Spanish sales player, as reported by Variety. Meanwhile, Minerva Pictures, an Italian company, has boarded Federico Zampaglione's new horror film, "The Nameless Ballad," as revealed by Variety.

In the realm of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity researchers Anton Cherepanov and Peter Strýček discovered PromptLock, the first AI-powered ransomware, which utilized large language models to autonomously generate code, identify sensitive data, and create personalized ransom notes, according to MIT Technology Review. However, it was later revealed that PromptLock was a research project designed to demonstrate the feasibility of automating ransomware attacks.

The tech world is also seeing advancements in robotics. The Eufy X10 Pro Omni robovac, known for its AI obstacle detection and powerful mopping capabilities, is available at its lowest price ever at Amazon, Walmart, and Eufy directly, according to The Verge.

Furthermore, Bryan Johnson, a fintech founder, is launching a $1 million per year "Immortals" program promising to reverse aging, offering a dedicated concierge team, AI assistance, and extensive health protocols, as reported by TechCrunch. Despite Johnson's controversial methods, the program has generated significant attention.