Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger closes as Zaslav exits, Ellison unveils leadership team
David Ellison's Skydance is taking control of Warner Bros. Discovery, reshaping two major studios and CNN in a single deal.
The Hollywood Reporter · +9 outlets
OpenAI adds invisible text watermarking to ChatGPT and Codex, starting in the EU
The rollout responds to EU AI Act transparency requirements for machine-readable AI output.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Wikipedia operator links 'rogue' OpenAI bots to a May outage
Wikimedia's disclosure adds to mounting concerns about AI agents hammering third-party websites.
The Verge · +8 outlets
Sam Altman says 'some bad things' from AI are a cost the world should accept
The OpenAI CEO's comments on tolerating AI harms drew scrutiny alongside a Vanity Fair interview in which a publicist tried to steer away from a ChatGPT user's
The Verge · +14 outlets
'The Batman Part II' production paused as Matt Reeves steps away for a family matter
The pause hits one of Warner Bros.' most important franchises as the studio changes owners.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
OpenAI pushes more ads into ChatGPT
Wider advertising in ChatGPT tests how much commercial messaging users will tolerate in an AI assistant.
The Verge · +14 outlets
AI labs' math breakthroughs spark debate over AI's takeover of mathematics
Announcements from OpenAI and Anthropic on long-standing problems have outpaced researchers' expectations.
The Verge · +3 outlets
Tom Cruise's 'Digger' opens to $8M as 'Verity' wins the weekend
The weak debut for a Cruise tentpole is being read as a warning sign for star-driven theatrical releases.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Google may expand Gemini 'Call for Me' AI to personal calls
An APK teardown shows a 'Gemini Calling' screen suggesting the feature could send messages to friends and family.
The Verge · +14 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' retakes No. 1 on the all-time global box office chart, passing 'Avatar'
A re-release reshuffles the top of the all-time box office rankings.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
Startup Nolla Health begins issuing AI-generated acne prescriptions in Utah
The launch tests state rules for AI systems making clinical assessments and prescribing treatment.
The Verge · +7 outlets
Aaron Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' draws first reactions as he defends Zuckerberg portrayal
The film's take on Meta's founder arrives as scrutiny of social platforms remains high.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
Luca Guadagnino's 'Artificial' draws first reactions after filming outside Altman's house
The OpenAI-centered film is generating early buzz, with Altman recounting waving at Andrew Garfield on set.
Variety · +3 outlets
Fox News hires former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt
The move adds a high-profile political figure to the network's on-air roster.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
CAA hires a top NFL executive as chief operating officer
The agency is adding sports-business leadership as talent representation increasingly spans sports and media.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Nvidia's Shield TV Pro gets a $100 price increase
The hike raises the cost of Nvidia's flagship streaming media player.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Fox expands leadership at its Creator Studios business
The reshuffle signals continued investment by traditional studios in creator-focused production.
The Hollywood Reporter
The Matic becomes the first robovac to receive an FCC ban waiver
The waiver follows FCC restrictions on robot vacuums tied to foreign manufacturing.
The Verge · +1 outlets