New Delhi, June 27 -- Independent film studio A24 says its new partnership with Google DeepMind is meant to give artists influence over AI tools - not to replace them.

Announced this week, the deal pairs A24 and its tech arm, A24 Labs, with DeepMind researchers to experiment with new production workflows and filmmaking tools. A24 gets access to DeepMind's research and infrastructure, while the studio's directors, writers and crew will point out where AI could actually help on set and behind the scenes.

Reports say Google is investing about $75 million, a rare move for the tech giant into a major studio. But both sides stress the agreement doesn't give Google rights to A24's film and TV catalogue, nor does it force filmmakers to use AI....