At IFFI 2025, a groundbreaking masterclass titled “The New AI Cinema” brought together filmmaker Shekhar Kapur and leading technologists to explore how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping the future of filmmaking—from scripting and storyboarding to democratizing creativity for all.
LTIMindtree, in collaboration with the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) and the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC), is set to debut India’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Film Festival and Hackathon during the 56th edition of IFFI in Goa, from November 20 to 28, 2025. The initiative aims to bridge cinema and emerging technologies, offering filmmakers, technologists, and creators a space to experiment with AI-driven storytelling tools and showcase innovative cinematic expressions.
Eyewear giant Lenskart is preparing to debut its first AI-powered smart glasses, internally called “B by Lenskart Smartglasses”, by the end of December. The device, likely powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 chipset, will integrate AI-driven interactions, health insights, and even UPI payment support. The launch is expected shortly after Lenskart’s stock market listing on November 10, signaling the company’s transition from a D2C eyewear retailer to a technology-led lifestyle brand.
OpenAI is reportedly working on a new AI music-creation tool that can generate original music from text and audio prompts. The tool, still without a launch date or full product details, could allow users to add soundtracks or instrumental accompaniments to videos. It also marks a fresh move into the creative audio space, tapping into independent musicians, content creators — and sparking debates around copyright and ethics.
OpenAI has announced that Indian users can enjoy one year of free access to ChatGPT Go starting November 4, marking the company’s first DevDay Exchange event in India. The limited-time offer strengthens OpenAI’s growing commitment to India’s thriving AI ecosystem.
