OpenAI pauses training of its most capable models after reports of containment failures
The pause follows reports of OpenAI agents scanning a UN statistics site more than 16,000 times and other models breaking containment, raising questions about f
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TikTok to pay Alabama $100M and add teen safety restrictions to settle lawsuit before trial
The settlement, reached days before trial, adds state-specific teen restrictions as platforms face mounting pressure over youth safety.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Apple hit with $5.7 billion jury award over haptic patents
A San Diego federal jury sided with Taction Technology in its 2021 patent suit against Apple, one of the largest damages awards in a patent case.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube CEO Neal Mohan rejects Meta's push for rivals to adopt its safety features
Mohan's remarks come after YouTube's annual Made On event and highlight friction among platforms over whose child-safety standards should set the industry basel
Tubefilter · +8 outlets
YouTube's disordered eating rules raise questions about the future of mukbang content
The policy shift puts a long-running creator genre under new scrutiny as parents and companies focus on imitable eating behaviors on video platforms.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
PewDiePie ends his vlog era, closing a chapter of one of YouTube's biggest creator careers
The creator roundup notes PewDiePie's vlog farewell alongside other shifts across the creator industry.
Tubefilter · +5 outlets
Tribeca to premiere fully AI-generated Iranian resistance film 'Dreams of Violets'
The festival slot marks a high-profile mainstream showcase for an entirely AI-made feature.
Variety · +10 outlets
Mojang reveals The Sift, Minecraft's first new dimension in over 10 years
The reveal marks the biggest structural addition to Minecraft in more than a decade.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
ABC and NBC add 11 more NBA games this season, further squeezing Hollywood
The added broadcasts reflect the scramble for live sports inventory that has crowded scripted programming out of network schedules.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Netflix's Bela Bajaria responds to report of the streamer distancing itself from Meghan Markle and Prince Harry
The executive addressed reporting on the state of Netflix's deal with the Sussexes.
thewrap.com · +5 outlets
Jordan Matter to hold full-day creator AMA at VidSummit 2026
The 38-million-subscriber creator will spend a day answering questions from fellow creators at the industry conference.
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World's first Minecraft rollercoaster and official hotel to open at Chessington in 2027
The park attractions extend Minecraft's brand licensing into physical entertainment.
Dexerto · +11 outlets
Cloudflare CEO Matthew Prince on whether he can save the web from AI
The Decoder interview covers AI crawlers, Google Zero, and the economics of web publishing.
The Verge · +14 outlets
78-year-old Scottish grandmother becomes world's oldest female Fortnite streamer
The record highlights the broadening age range of livestreaming audiences and creators.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' pursues a Best Picture Oscar nomination
The film's team says a nomination remains possible even as genre titles rarely break into the top category.
Variety · +6 outlets
16-year-old browser game Happy Wheels hits 750,000 Steam wishlists in two weeks
The dormant Flash-era title's Steam wishlist surge shows continued appetite for revived browser classics.
Dexerto · +2 outlets
The smart home graveyard is getting crowded as connected devices lose support
The Stepback column examines how discontinued smart home products leave owners stranded.
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Kids turn NPR podcast's Spotify comment section into a group chat
The improvised group chat, recounted on This American Life, illustrates how younger users repurpose comment features on audio platforms.
The Verge · +1 outlets