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Carolyn Giardina
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Senior Entertainment Technology and Crafts Editor, Variety
Los Angeles
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By Carolyn Giardina Verified| Variety Verified Deepfake detection and takedown service Loti AI has secured an additional $16.2 million in series A funding led by Khosla Ventures with additional investments from FUSE, Bling Capital, and Ensemble. This brings the startup’s total raised to date to $23 million. Loti AI is working to drive development and market expansion of its likeness protection technology, which initially launched for public figures and celebrities.
By Carolyn Giardina Verified| Variety Verified The 2025 National Association of Broadcasters Show wrapped last week in Las Vegas, following a busy convention that attracted an estimated 55,000 delegates from the media and entertainment industries. While attendance remains far below pre-pandemic levels – the 2019 edition reported 90,000 attendees – it’s clear that AI is steering an industry in transition, fueling the rapid pace of technology change and growth of the creator economy.
By Carolyn Giardina Verified| Variety Verified Deepfake detection and takedown service Loti AI has secured an additional $16.2 million in series A funding led by Khosla Ventures with additional investments from FUSE, Bling Capital, and Ensemble. This brings the startup’s total raised to date to $23 million. Loti AI is working to drive development and market expansion of its likeness protection technology, which initially launched for public figures and celebrities.
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Variety
Variety is a leading trade publication in the American entertainment industry, established in 1905 by Sime Silverman. Originally focused on vaudeville, it has expanded its coverage to include legitimate theatre, burlesque, motion pictures, radio, and television. In 1933, it launched Daily Variety in Los Angeles to provide in-depth insights into the motion picture industry. Although Daily Variety ceased print publication in 2013, Variety continues to operate as a weekly publication and online news platform. Variety offers comprehensive coverage of the entertainment sector, including news, reviews, and analysis on film, television, theater, and digital media. It provides detailed box office reports and industry insights, featuring interviews with key figures in the field. The publication serves a wide range of professionals, including film and television studios, talent agencies, production companies, and advertising firms, helping them stay informed about trends and opportunities in the industry. Since 2012, Variety has been owned by Penske Media Corporation.
Los Angeles, California, United States
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