Netflix stories

Aug 3, 2026

Olix Computing raises $312 million for optical AI inference hardware

AI hardware startup Olix Computing announced a $312 million funding round backed by Netflix co-founder to develop optical inference appliances for AI workloads.

Aug 3, 20261 source

Jul 17, 2026

Netflix acquires Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for $587 million

Netflix disclosed in an SEC filing that it paid approximately $587 million to acquire InterPositive, Ben Affleck's AI startup, in March 2026. The company now uses AI in about 300 productions.

Jul 17, 20262 sources