# Netflix Acquires Ben Affleck's AI Startup InterPositive for $587 Million

Netflix has purchased InterPositive, an AI startup co-founded by actor Ben Affleck, in a deal worth $587 million. The acquisition highlights Netflix's strategy to incorporate artificial intelligence into its content creation and streaming services. This move reflects the growing investment by major entertainment companies in AI technology.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-paid-587-million-ben-affleck-ai-interpositive-1236815111/) — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 21:39:49 +0000

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/19/netflix-paid-587m-for-ben-afflecks-ai-filmmaking-startup/) — Sun, 19 Jul 2026 21:45:00 +0000