Learnings from Paying Artists Royalties for AI-Generated Art
A retrospective on Tess.Design, our attempt to make an ethical, artist-friendly AI marketplace. We launched Tess in May 2024 and shut it down in January 2026.
Experiments
AI Slop Report: The Global Rise of Low-Quality AI Videos
Kapwing’s new research shows that 21-33% of YouTube’s feed may consist of AI slop or brainrot videos. But which countries and channels are achieving the greatest reach — and how much money might they make? We analyzed social data to find out.
We Reimagined 12 Iconic Rock Album Covers as Videos
Decades after its release, Abbey Road remains etched in memory: 48% of people instantly recognized the crosswalk shot.
Virtual Influencers: The Most Followed and Top-Earning AI Celebrities
Synthetic characters are promoting everything from high street retail to Hollywood movies on their timelines. But which ones demand the highest fees from sponsors?
Dialogue Heavy: The Hardest Subtitles to Read
It is now common for viewers to use subtitles or closed captions when watching their favorite TV series. But which shows deliver the most words per minute — and how do they stack up against the leading social media influencers? Kapwing crunched the numbers to find out.
The Most Dubbed Movies and TV Shows of All Time
TV viewers are choosing dubs over subtitles to watch foreign shows and movies without looking at the screen. But which actors and titles have been re-voiced the most? And why is the practice on the rise?
Our AI Art Generator Isn't Being Used To Generate Art
When the VQGAN+CLIP image and video generation techniques started trending on
Twitter earlier this month, I was excited to try it out for myself. I've always
been interested in the intersection with between technology and art, and it felt
like the perfect opportunity to create an easy
