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Google will disable Search entirely at schools that opt out of its AI features
The policy ties the core Search product to adoption of Gemini and other Google AI tools in classrooms, drawing scrutiny from educators.
- OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals 20 percent of Google'sOpenAI is positioning ChatGPT as a genuine challenger to Google's search dominance, a claim that pressures Google's core advertising business.The Verge · +14 sources
- Rockstar reveals GTA 6 preload date, launch time, file size and physical mapThe details land ahead of the game's release, with the confirmed file size signaling one of the largest installs in console history.Dexerto · +14 sources
- Netflix Needs You to Watch, Not Just PayThe question of how much subscribers actually watch is increasingly central to Netflix's growth story and its advertising ambitions.WSJ · +9 sources
- California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of themSenate Bill 1247 gives adults who appeared in family content as minors the right to demand takedowns once they turn 18.Tubefilter · +3 sources
- Apple services revenue hits record $31.6 billion but growth slowsThe quarter was the first earnings report under new CEO John Ternus, with services carrying the results as iPhone sales grew.Variety · +7 sources
- Dead by Daylight developer apologizes after stripping TheBurntPeanut contentThe streamer's fans reacted sharply, making the dispute one of the larger creator-versus-studio incidents of the week.Forbes · +1 sources
- Energy Transfer approves $1.6 billion gas pipeline as AI power demand soarsData center electricity needs are driving new fossil fuel infrastructure approvals.Bloomberg.com · +1 sources
- Emerson College launches a B.A. major in content creationThe Boston school's degree, starting fall 2027, treats the creator economy as a formal academic discipline.The Hollywood Reporter · +1 sources
- OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals 20 percent of Google'sThe disclosure marks the clearest signal yet of ChatGPT's shift from chatbot to general search competitor.The Verge · +14 sources
- Google says it will disable Search entirely in schools that turn off its AI featuresGoogle's education policy ties access to Google Search to adoption of its Gemini AI tools, drawing scrutiny from schools and parents.Dexerto · +14 sources
- California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of themSenate Bill 1247 gives adults used in monetized family content as minors the right to demand takedowns once they turn 18.Tubefilter · +3 sources
- Disney and WWE expand their partnershipThe deal deepens ties between the media giant and the wrestling promotion.The Hollywood Reporter · +13 sources
- Rockstar confirms GTA 6 physical map, preload date, and launch timeNew release details include a physical map and an earlier preload window, alongside a large confirmed file size.Dexerto · +14 sources
- Valve's Steam review backlog leaves indie games missing launch datesDevelopers report unexpectedly long submission approval waits that push release dates past planned windows.The Verge
- Almost half of new Steam releases now disclose AI-generated contentAnalysis of tens of thousands of Steam titles shows AI disclosure rising sharply, alongside complaints from developers about AI flooding the storefront.Dexerto · +7 sources
- Spotify reportedly plans paid AI remix tool that pays original artistsThe add-on would let users generate remixes while routing additional payments to rights holders.Dexerto · +13 sources
- Dead by Daylight removes TheBurntPeanut's free DLC after backlash, admits handling "broken trust"Behaviour Interactive pulled free content given to the Twitch streamer after community backlash over the controversy, an unusual case of a game studio reversing a creator partnership.Dexerto · +1 sources
- California law lets children of family vloggers force parents to take down footage of themSenate Bill 1247 grants adults whose guardians used them in social media content as minors the right to demand removal, a first-of-its-kind creator regulation.Tubefilter · +8 sources
- Forbes: Dead by Daylight strips TheBurntPeanut's content and apologizes to no availCoverage of the studio's reversal has shifted to criticism of how Behaviour Interactive handled the fallout.Forbes
- Spotify reportedly planning paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists moreThe move would make Spotify the latest platform to monetize AI-generated music while attempting to compensate rights holders.Dexerto · +14 sources
- Hila Klein files for divorce from Ethan Klein, reportedly ahead of public split announcementThe H3 podcast couple's divorce filing follows a TMZ report and marks a major shakeup for one of YouTube's longest-running creator businesses.Dexerto · +7 sources
- Nearly half of all new Steam games disclose AI-generated content, analysis findsThe figure, drawn from more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024, quantifies AI's rapid spread through PC game publishing.Dexerto · +9 sources
- MrBeast says he spent $7M and hired 250 artists for animated series Beast Labs season 2The spend signals the creator economy's push into premium scripted animation with Marvel and Star Wars voice talent.Dexerto
- GTA 6 physical map confirmed as Rockstar reveals preload date and launch timeRockstar's release details arrive amid a wave of GTA 6 anticipation stories across gaming media.Dexerto · +14 sources
- OpenAI says ChatGPT search query volume now equals about 20 percent of Google'sOpenAI's disclosure frames ChatGPT as a growing challenger to Google's core search business even as it remains a fraction of Google's query volume.The Verge · +5 sources
- Apple Services revenue hits record $31.6 billion but growth slowsApple's services segment set a new high in the September quarter, though the pace of growth is decelerating.Variety · +7 sources
- Roku posts surging sales and $183M net income, beating analyst expectationsRoku's results show strength in streaming hardware and advertising amid a broader connected-TV rebound.The Hollywood Reporter · +1 sources
- Netflix Needs You to Watch, Not Just PayWSJ analysis frames Netflix's challenge as converting subscribers into active viewers.WSJ · +14 sources
- Netflix launches AI Discover tab with themed, AI-powered recommendationsNetflix is testing experimental AI recommendation features in its TV app as it tries to convert paying subscribers into more engaged viewers.The Verge · +14 sources
- Google says it will disable Search entirely in schools that reject its AI featuresThe move ties access to core Search in schools to adoption of Google's AI tools, raising questions about the company's leverage in education.The Verge · +14 sources
- New York Times sues Brave over AI scraping and paywall bypassingThe lawsuit tests publisher claims that AI-powered browsing tools unlawfully copy and circumvent paywalled content.The Verge · +14 sources
- Steam approval backlog leaves indie developers missing planned launch datesDevelopers report unexpectedly long waits for game submissions on Valve's storefront, disrupting release schedules.The Verge · +2 sources
- Spotify to charge users to make AI remixes of songs, with extra payouts to artistsA paid AI remix tier tests how platforms monetize generative tools while compensating rights holders.Dexerto · +12 sources
- Amelia Dimoldenberg expands Chicken Shop Date theatrical run to New York and Los AngelesA YouTube interview series moving into cinemas shows creators testing theatrical distribution.Variety · +7 sources
- GTA 6 physical map confirmed as Rockstar reveals preload date and launch timeRockstar's rollout details land as anticipation for the release dominates gaming conversation.Dexerto · +14 sources
- Ethan and Hila Klein file for divorce after separation, TMZ report saysThe H3 Podcast founders' split ends one of YouTube's most prominent creator partnerships.Dexerto · +8 sources
- Almost half of new Steam games now disclose AI use, analysis findsAI disclosure is becoming standard on the platform as generative tools reshape indie releases.Dexerto · +14 sources
- MrBeast says he spent $7M and hired 250 artists for Beast Labs animated seriesThe spend signals creators pushing into premium scripted-style content with franchise voice talent.Dexerto · +1 sources
- itch.io says it deleted terabytes of AI-generated contentThe indie marketplace's cleanup adds to platform-level debate over AI slop flooding storefronts.Dexerto · +8 sources
- Elder Scrolls VI reportedly more than two years away despite Bethesda naming it SentinelJason Schreier's reporting tempers expectations after Bethesda attached a title to the RPG.Dexerto · +10 sources
- Diary Of A CEO Becomes Most-Subscribed Podcast on YouTube Charts, Beating Joe RoganSteven Bartlett's interview show overtaking Rogan on YouTube's podcast charts marks a shift in which video-first talk formats now lead podcast discovery.Podnews · +9 sources
- Spotify Brings Podcast Memberships to Australia and Expands Music QuizSpotify's rollout of paid podcast memberships in a new market extends direct creator monetization beyond its existing subscription tools.Women Love Tech · +1 sources
- Podcast Ad Spending Shifts Toward Trusted Hosts, Report FindsAdvertisers increasingly favor host-read placements over programmatic inventory, squeezing shows that cannot sell their own talent.www.podcastnewsdaily.com · +8 sources
- Sofia Franklyn Revisits Call Her Daddy Split in New MemoirThe former co-host's account of the 2020 split with Alex Cooper revives one of podcasting's most commercially consequential host breakups.https://www.podcastnewsdaily.com/ · +9 sources
- Apple Services Revenue Hits Record $31.6 Billion but Growth SlowsApple's services segment, which houses Podcasts and other audio subscriptions, set a record while decelerating.Variety · +14 sources
- Angel Reese Steps Back From 'Unapologetically Angel' Podcast After WNBA Finals LossA marquee athlete-hosted podcast pausing production shows how player-led shows are tied to on-court performance and schedules.AOL.com · +14 sources
- Giggly Squad's SiriusXM Deal Signals Shift From Podcast Networks to Creator EcosystemsA hit indie show signing with a satellite radio platform rather than a traditional podcast network illustrates changing deal structures for creators.Digiday · +2 sources
- Report: Most Podcasts Cannot Sustain Themselves on Ad Revenue AloneForbes' analysis underscores the widening gap between top-earning shows and the long tail of podcasts.Forbes · +2 sources
- Netflix launches its first AI-branded content recommendation feature on TVsNetflix is rolling out AI-driven content discovery to its TV apps, the streaming giant's first feature carrying an explicit AI brand.Variety · +13 sources
- Elder Scrolls VI named Sentinel, but reportedly still more than two years awayBethesda revealed the long-awaited RPG's title, while reporting indicates a release window remains years off.Dexerto · +14 sources
- Remedy Q3 revenue triples to 39.6 million euros after Control Resonant launchThe Finnish studio posted a 226% revenue jump following the September release of Control Resonant.Gamesindustry · +4 sources
- GTA 6 gets physical map, earlier preload date and confirmed launch timeRockstar detailed physical edition contents and download timing ahead of the game's release.Dexerto · +14 sources
- Almost half of new Steam games now disclose AI content, as itch.io deletes terabytes of AI slopAI-generated releases are flooding storefronts, prompting itch.io to purge a large volume of AI content while a publisher blames slop for a failed launch.Dexerto · +8 sources
- Dead by Daylight removes TheBurntPeanut's free DLC after community backlashBehaviour Interactive pulled gifted content from the Twitch streamer and said its handling of the controversy broke trust with players.Dexerto · +3 sources
- Spotify to charge for AI song remixes, with extra payouts to original artistsThe reported paid add-on would let users generate remixes while compensating rights holders on top of existing royalties.Dexerto · +13 sources
- Sony offers PS5 owners up to $400 to trade in unused consolesPlayStation is sending trade-in notifications offering cash for older PS5 hardware.Dexerto · +10 sources
- Marvell to acquire Lumentum for $115 billion in all-stock AI connectivity dealThe all-stock acquisition is one of the largest AI infrastructure deals yet, consolidating optical networking capacity as hyperscalers race to build out data centers.WSJ · +14 sources
- Apple beats Wall Street expectations on higher prices, but narrowing margins cloud outlookApple's first quarterly report under CEO John Ternus showed record Services revenue of $31.6 billion alongside tightening profit margins and slowing services growth.Bloomberg · +13 sources
- Anthropic files amended IPO prospectus with third-quarter financialsThe AI model maker's move toward a listing comes as the IPO window stays largely closed to other private companies.CNBC · +13 sources
- Google turns off Search entirely in schools that reject its AI featuresGoogle is disabling Search access in districts that decline Gemini and related AI tools, escalating a fight over AI in classrooms.The Verge · +14 sources
- Sam Altman signs energy and investment deals in the UAEThe OpenAI CEO tied the agreements to his view that AI will transform the economics of energy.Bloomberg.com · +8 sources
- California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of themThe measure gives minors the right to compel parents to take down content they appeared in as children.Tubefilter
- Nearly $1.9 billion wagered on US midterms via prediction markets, Democrats favored in both chambersElection betting volume underscores how prediction markets have become a sizable channel for political speculation.Variety
- Disney plans thousands of layoffs, asking managers to target 20 percent cost savingsThe entertainment giant is moving toward significant job cuts as it looks to reduce annual costs.Bloomberg · +14 sources