ShinyHunters leader arrested in the Netherlands, FBI confirms
Dutch police detained a 24-year-old Amsterdam man linked to the hacking group tied to breaches at Ticketmaster, Rockstar Games and the FBI.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Sam Altman says OpenAI won't IPO until its models are safe enough
The CEO gave no timeline for a public listing, tying it to stronger safety guarantees.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Twitch uses AI to transcribe streams and vet streamers for brand safety
CEO Dan Clancy said Twitch already transcribes everything streamers say live and now uses AI to decide which creators should not receive ad dollars.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
OpenAI launches Dots, an always-on AI assistant answering Meta's Muse
Announced at DevDay, Dots aims to act across connected apps as a competitor to Meta's Muse AI.
The Verge · +14 outlets
TikTok to pay creators for brand deals within 30 days via new fintech feature
The feature speeds up creator payouts as TikTok Shop is expected to generate more than $100 billion in GMV this year.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Ellison picks HBO content chief to run Paramount-Warner streaming business
The appointment fills a key leadership post in the combined Paramount-Warner streaming operation under David Ellison.
WSJ · +13 outlets
Trump executive order drops 'artificial intelligence' for 'Super Intelligence'
Official US policy websites, documents and press releases will use only the new term going forward.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube lets creators react live to others' long-form videos and keep ad revenue
The Watch With feature lets reactors monetize live reactions while original creators receive credit.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
AI researchers warn superintelligence is 'exactly as dangerous as it sounds'
In a series of interviews, current and former OpenAI, Google and Anthropic researchers described existential risk from advanced AI.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Twitch clips are becoming stream 'recaps' to surface highlights
Twitch says clipping is driving year-over-year viewership growth as it builds tools to package highlights into recaps.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Meta launches Forum, a community-centric app for Facebook Groups
Facebook is rolling out an app based on its long-tested community features, recalling the forum era of the early web.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
BMW's revamped i3 offers up to 468 miles of range
The Neue Klasse-based electric sedan's range, battery and pricing details were finally disclosed.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Italian bank loses 95 million euros to AI voice scam
Attackers impersonated a worker using AI-generated voice and fake WhatsApp messages to move the funds.
Dexerto · +7 outlets
Academy says YouTube Oscars broadcast 'almost feels risky not to do it'
AMPAS executives explained the reasoning behind moving the Academy Awards to YouTube starting in 2029.
Tubefilter · +9 outlets
GTA 6 details reveal hurricanes, dynamic weather and over 170 animals
Rockstar shared new details on GTA 6's weather system and the number of animals players can study.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Protests greet OpenAI's DevDay keynote
Demonstrators outside the event chanted 'people over profit' and carried signs about ICE data centers.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Rockstar takes legal action over unofficial GTA 5 Nintendo Switch port
The modders behind the Switch port are shutting down their group following the legal threat.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Pokemon promo card sells for $8.4 million, second most expensive ever
The card, which never reached stores, drew 64 bids at Fanatics Collect.
Dexerto · +1 outlets