YouTube star Hank Green says he's relied 'too heavily' on AI in an apology to fans
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From Substack to YouTube, here are the social platforms cracking down on AI slop
Platforms like YouTube and TikTok are navigating the fine line between embracing AI and low-quality, machine-generated content.
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WaPo's opinion editor is leaving a year after a controversial shake-up. Read his memo to staff.
Adam O'Neal was hired to fulfill Jeff Bezos's mandate to champion "personal liberties and free markets." A replacement hasn't been named.
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Phoebe Gates' shopping app Phia is in damage control mode and offering refunds after a payment scandal
The shopping startup cofounded by Bill Gates' daughter acknowledged it earned commissions from sales it didn't drive.
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Patreon is upping its RTO mandate after laying off 20% of staff
Patreon is increasing its return-to-office requirement after laying off staffers. The creator-economy company is looking for "increased agility."
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You can now call out LinkedIn AI slop using a new button
LinkedIn now allows users to flag "AI slop" in their feeds as it seeks to crack down on a wave of low quality, AI-generated posts.
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New court docs show how MrBeast woos brands like Slack and Walmart
We dug through court documents to reveal MrBeast's ad rates and details of his pitches to Walmart, Slack, and Sony.
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Disney is ditching Microsoft's GitHub Copilot and adding OpenAI's Codex
Disney is shaking up its AI tools by moving on from Microsoft's GitHub Copilot. It's also planning to add OpenAI's Codex alongside Claude and Cursor.
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'The Diary of a CEO' star Steven Bartlett has lost 4 key podcast staffers in recent months
The star podcaster Steven Bartlett has lost four core employees in the UK in recent months as he grows the show and expands his media empire.
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Xbox's new bet on advertising could shake up gaming — if players don't revolt
Xbox is testing a way for users to stream the games for free by watching ads. Ad execs say the move hints at a bigger advertising play.
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Haribo is using mystery bags and pick-and-mix walls to turn its first US stores into Instagrammable marketing machines
Haribo of America CEO Jon Hughes said the brand is trying to recreate "the feeling you had as a kid walking into the candy store for the first time."
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The Ellisons may still get Warner Bros. But it won't be easy.
A conversation with Bloomberg Hollywood watcher Lucas Shaw about happens next in a blockbuster court case.
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Read the pitch decks of 18 startups looking to disrupt dating apps and social networking that have raised millions
Social networking and dating startups used these pitch decks and memos to raise capital and ink deals.
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Even 'The Odyssey' and 'Spider-Man' can't save Hollywood
People will still come to the movie theaters — for certain movies. But the habit is in long-term decline.
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Money isn't David Ellison's biggest problem in the Paramount-WBD merger delay
Paramount agreed to delay its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery for a simple reason: CEO David Ellison and his father can afford to wait.
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Actors are losing roles to AI knockoffs of themselves
What does it feel like when an AI version of you takes your job? That's been the reality some micro drama actors have been facing.
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Discord and Meta accused of giving predators 'unfettered access' to a teen girl and failing to stop the abuse
Discord and Meta face a lawsuit over alleged child abuse by criminal groups on their platforms, challenging Section 230 protections.
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Oops. These people accidentally went to the 4DX version of 'The Odyssey'
Imagine not realizing you're about to get shaken and sprayed with water for three hours before walking into a 4DX IMAX theater to see "The Odyssey."
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Inside Paramount and WBD, employees are on edge as David Ellison's mega-merger hits resistance
The Paramount-WBD mega-merger is on pause, leaving staffers wondering whether a deal or no deal would be better for their careers.
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TikTok is testing a rival to Amazon Prime as it looks to create a US e-commerce giant
TikTok is testing a new membership program for shoppers called TikTok Shop Plus that includes free shipping and exclusive discounts.
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Paramount Skydance agrees to freeze its WBD mega-merger while the antitrust cases are decided
Paramount Skydance pauses its merger with WBD until five days after the antitrust cases are ruled on, or until June 1, 2027, whichever comes sooner.
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Leaked presentation reveals David Ellison's top priorities for Paramount+
Paramount+ is slated to get micro dramas, vertical podcast clips, and more free content in the coming weeks.
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Patreon is laying off 20% of its staff. Read the memo its CEO sent to employees.
Patreon, which helps creators like YouTubers and podcasters make money, is laying off staff. The creator economy company said it needs to trim costs.
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What's the next big thing in social media? Meet 22 top VCs placing bets.
From dating apps to new takes on the social network for the AI era, meet 22 VC firms backing innovative internet startups.
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TikTok has a new $20-a-week app with 'exclusive original content' for micro drama fans
TikTok is testing a paid micro-drama app called LimeShorts. The company is experimenting with different pricing models.
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A side-by-side comparison shows stark differences between Meta and Anthropic's AI ad campaigns
Anthropic and Meta premiered rival ads, both of which reference AI worries and offer hope — but with key differences in their visuals and messaging.
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Wall Street is worried about Netflix's new shows. Its old ones are its secret weapon.
Netflix may have an engagement problem. Its enormous back catalog may be the solution.
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Paramount+ is building out a free tier to lure cost-conscious viewers
Paramount+ is planning to make more movies and shows free to give users "more reasons to sign up," an internal presentation said.
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Mastercard's Jill Kramer says AI can be an engine of human creativity and insight
Mastercard's Jill Kramer says marketers need every tool at their disposal, and that AI can spark human creativity
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Paramount+ is moving into micro dramas as Hollywood falls in love with short video
Paramount is moving into micro dramas after adding a short-form video feed as it competes with YouTube, TikTok, and its Hollywood rivals.
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For Hershey, the battle for Halloween starts now
Hershey is conjuring up a new Halloween playbook, carving the holiday into distinct micro-seasons that start months before October 31.
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An OpenAI job listing described ambitions to build an ad network. Then the company deleted the references.
An OpenAI job listing hinted at ambitions to build "publisher-side monetization" tools. OpenAI edited the ad after we asked about it.
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A startup building a social alternative to Google Maps for Gen Z raised $7.5 million
Corner, a social app for saving and sharing local spots, has raised $7.5 million.
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ESPN is cutting jobs again. Here's what the network's chairman told staff.
ESPN is laying off some staffers after a round of cuts in mid-April. Read the full memo from Chairman Jimmy Pitaro.
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OpenAI faces stark doubts about ChatGPT ads. It's beginning the long fight to prove them wrong.
OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is working to grow its ChatGPT ad business amid skepticism about its ambitious revenue projections.
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TikTok Shop creators are facing an AI reckoning
TikTok Shop brands are using synthetic characters or AI versions of products to test ideas or replace gimmicky videos from side hustlers.
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Paramount's WBD deal is on pause after judge orders a merger delay
A judge issued a temporary restraining order stopping Paramount Skydance's acquisition of WBD after a lawsuit by California and 11 other states.
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Netflix has an engagement problem. So it's going to stop talking about it as much.
Wall Street is concerned that Netflix subscribers are spending less time with its shows and movies. So Netflix is going to provide less viewer data.
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Netflix shares fell 8% after it turned in lukewarm earnings and cut back on how frequently it releases viewing data
Netflix underwhelmed Wall Street with its second-quarter earnings report, though engagement grew modestly.
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TikTok is testing a new service that could reshape its shopping network
TikTok is rolling out a new pilot program where it will oversee key Shop operations, like hiring creators and making ads, for e-commerce partners.
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New York Times asks judge to quash subpoenas demanding reporters disclose confidential sources
The Justice Department subpoenaed a group of New York Times journalists who reported on security problems with the new Qatar-donated Air Force One.
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The man selling ads for Megyn Kelly's and Tucker Carlson's podcasts says 'clipping' is a bad idea
An update from the front lines of the podcast industry as it grapples with Netflix deals, and how to balance distribution vs. revenue.
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The great Netflix-YouTube convergence is here
Netflix and YouTube are converging as the two companies chase creators, short-form video, and TV ad budgets.
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How a buzzy luggage brand turned TikTok hate comments into a product road map
BÉIS is rolling out major redesigns to many of its core products, including its much-reviewed and much-duped Weekender bag.
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Meet the vibe coders who want to be the 'MrBeast' of apps
A new class of content creators is emerging in the era of vibe coding. Danger Testing raised $2.6 million to capitalize.
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California AG says Paramount's Netflix defense misses the point
Rob Bonta, California's attorney general, said he wants to keep Paramount Skydance from being able to "dictate terms" with movie theaters.
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The Kansas City Chiefs have media ambitions that go way beyond football
The Kansas City Chiefs' branded entertainment push comes with a twist: The NFL franchise wants to sell ads in its shows to other brands.
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3 key reasons Disney's 'Moana' flopped in its box-office debut
The new "Moana" movie fell flat in its box-office debut, and analysts say a few factors contributed to the weak performance.
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12 state AGs sue Paramount Skydance in an attempt to block its Warner Bros. Discovery deal
State attorneys general allege Paramount's Warner Bros. Discovery deal is anticompetitive. The DOJ has already approved it.
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