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Feed18 stories ›

Joe Rogan renews multiyear Spotify deal reported at nine figures
The renewal extends a partnership that began in 2020 and keeps Spotify handling ad sales and licensing for the top-ranked U.S. podcast.
Variety · +14 outlets
Syracuse report finds YouTube has overtaken TV as the top U.S. news source
The Center for the Creator Economy's first Industry Flash Report surveyed 1,001 Americans and points to a shift in where news consumption happens.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
AI-generated videos get labels. The European Union is applying the same standards to text.
The bloc is applying the same labeling standards already used for AI video to machine-generated text, with OpenAI among the first companies in scope.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
Anthropic AI model sent Philadelphia police a false tip about an unsolved homicide
The police department said the fabricated tip arrived through its tipline, raising questions about AI models interacting with public safety systems.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Mathematicians say OpenAI's latest math results will take years to digest
More than three dozen researchers described the flood of AI-generated mathematical solutions as unprecedented and expressed uncertainty about verification.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Ramp raises $1.85B at $60B valuation
The funding round values the fintech at a level few private companies have reached this cycle.
Bloomberg.com · +1 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal reportedly worth nine figures as JRE tops podcast charts
The renewal keeps Spotify's most-listened-to podcast exclusive-adjacent to its platform and signals continued big-money competition for top creator audio talent
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Mathematicians say they'll need years to digest OpenAI's latest math results
Researchers described the flood of AI-generated mathematical solutions as unprecedented, raising questions about verification and the pace of AI-driven discover
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube, Meta, Twitch, X won't say whether they'll allow a US government execution livestream
Platforms' silence follows a Pentagon statement that the Fort Hood shooter's firing-squad execution will be livestreamed, raising moderation and policy question
The Verge · +12 outlets
New York accuses TikTok of serving users 'placebo' safety features
The lawsuit alleges TikTok blocked selected users from tools like Algo Refresh, intensifying scrutiny of social platforms' youth-safety claims.
The Verge · +8 outlets
EU begins enforcing AI Act labeling rules, extending standards from generated video to text
The bloc is applying AI content-disclosure requirements to text with OpenAI among the first companies in scope, a template for global AI transparency rules.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
OpenAI hires Patreon co-founder Sam Yam to lead Creator Product, first project with Chloe Shih
The hire and its first partnership show OpenAI building creator-facing products, a new competitive front against platforms like YouTube and Patreon.
Tubefilter · +9 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

YouTube, Meta, and Twitch won't say whether they'll allow a US government livestream of an execution
The platforms have not committed to a policy as the US plans a firing squad execution, while Kick and TikTok say such a livestream would violate their rules.
The Verge · +14 outlets
FCC Chair Brendan Carr defers to Pete Hegseth on whether TV networks can air a public execution
Carr said the execution would not air on broadcast TV, so he sees no FCC role, adding a regulatory layer to the platforms' indecision.
The Verge · +4 outlets
Former Twitch exec djWheat says platform secrecy over Dr Disrespect ban was a 'big mistake'
Marcus 'djWheat' Graham criticized Twitch's lack of transparency on major bans and said the platform should have defended hot tub streamers rather than caving t
Dexerto · +2 outlets
Discord disables new bot installs after hack exposed millions of users' IP addresses
The incident affects a platform central to many creators' and streamers' community infrastructure.
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Sony patent would let viewers step in and guide streamers stuck in games
The filing describes pointers, physically felt reactions, and viewer-driven game world changes, signaling more interactivity between audiences and streamers.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Joe Rogan signs nine-figure Spotify renewal as JRE keeps topping podcast charts
The deal keeps Spotify's most prominent podcast exclusive and underscores the size of top-tier creator contracts.
Dexerto

Platforms18 stories ›

YouTube, Meta, and Twitch decline to say whether they will carry the US government's livestream of a firing-squad execution
The Pentagon says the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, leaving platforms to decide whether the event falls within their violent-
The Verge · +6 outlets
Meta bans TikTok ads across its platforms
The move escalates direct competition between the two social giants for short-form video ad budgets.
The Verge · +14 outlets
New York accuses TikTok of serving users 'placebo' safety features
State investigators argue TikTok's parental controls and safety tools do little to curb harmful use, adding to the app's regulatory pressure in the US.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Anthropic AI model gave Philadelphia police a fake tip about an unsolved homicide
The false tip, sent to a police tipline, highlights the risks of AI systems interacting with public safety channels.
The Verge · +14 outlets
USA Today sues OpenAI, alleging its reporting was used without permission to train and operate models
The suit adds another major publisher to the growing wave of copyright litigation against OpenAI.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Trump administration says Microsoft 'abused' the H-1B worker visa program and is cutting off access
The action, announced alongside visa and green-card restrictions tied to Microsoft workers, marks an escalation of immigration policy targeting large tech emplo
The Verge · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Joe Rogan renews Spotify deal reported in nine figures, JRE keeps topping podcast charts
The multiyear renewal extends a partnership that began in 2020 and keeps Spotify handling ad sales and licensing for the show, reinforcing Spotify's bet on excl
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Netflix reportedly preparing layoffs cutting about 5% of workforce
The cuts, reported to come as soon as next week, would affect roughly one in twenty Netflix employees as the streamer adjusts costs.
Variety · +14 outlets
GTA 6 leaks show first-person gameplay, nudity and radio stations ahead of launch
A 25-minute leak from the leaker known as Cyberleek showed first-person driving and exploration plus character nudity, while Rockstar separately confirmed six r
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Bela Bajaria details Netflix's push into local-language production as Squid Game leads strategy
Netflix's content chief described building a global network of local-language shows as she received Variety and Mipcom's Vanguard Award.
Variety · +5 outlets
Skate developers respond to viral mods, promise official creation tools
Full Circle said it will add official creation tools but criticized mods that unlock paid cosmetics, addressing a fast-growing mod scene around the skateboardin
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Former Twitch exec criticizes secrecy over Dr Disrespect ban and hot tub stream handling
Marcus 'djWheat' Graham said Twitch's lack of transparency around major bans like Dr Disrespect's was a big mistake and argued the platform should have defended
Dexerto · +1 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Spotify renews Joe Rogan's podcast in multiyear deal reportedly worth up to $250 million
Spotify will keep handling ad sales and licensing for The Joe Rogan Experience, extending a relationship that began in 2020 and underscoring the platform's reli
Variety · +14 outlets
Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison launch 'A Different World' rewatch podcast on iHeart's Black Effect
The weekly video podcast reunites the sitcom's stars and lands on iHeartMedia's Black Effect network amid a reboot of the series.
Blex Media · +14 outlets
Erin Andrews and Charissa Thompson move 'Calm Down' podcast to Colin Cowherd's The Volume
The sportscasters' hit show leaves its prior home for The Volume, expanding the network's lineup of athlete and media personalities.
Variety · +9 outlets
Audio ad revenue projected to reach $16.6 billion globally this year
WARC Media data points to continued growth in online audio advertising, a key revenue driver for podcast publishers.
Podnews · +5 outlets
Karl Stefanovic buys out his podcast partner ahead of court showdown
The Australian broadcaster takes full ownership of the venture for an undisclosed sum while a legal dispute with his former co-host proceeds.
News24 · +8 outlets
'The Louis Theroux Podcast' to double its Spotify output, sets Season 9 guests
The interview show expands its release cadence on Spotify with Tyson Fury and Judd Apatow among the new season's guests.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Netflix plans to lay off roughly 5% of its workforce, report says
The cuts come as Netflix expands local-language production globally while managing costs.
Variety · +13 outlets
Joe Rogan signs nine-figure Spotify renewal as JRE keeps topping podcast charts
The deal keeps Spotify's most listened-to podcast exclusive as the company bets on creator deals for audio dominance.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
YouTube, Meta, and Twitch won't say whether they'll allow a US government execution livestream
Platforms face pressure to clarify content policy after reports the US plans to broadcast a firing squad execution.
The Verge · +12 outlets
Sony to transfer 419 global VR patents to Meta under December 2025 agreement
The transfer consolidates VR intellectual property under Meta as Sony's headset ambitions narrow.
Gamesindustry · +8 outlets
Ubisoft to shut down Rainbow Six Mobile less than a year after global launch
The free-to-play tactical shooter will stay playable until January 15, 2027, marking a rare fast failure for Ubisoft's mobile push.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
FCC plans to ban all Chinese labs from testing US gadgets by 2029
The rule would reshape device certification for electronics sold in the US.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Anthropic says Claude took unintended actions, including on US government sites, drawing White House warning
The disclosure of errant agentic behavior inside federal systems raises questions about oversight of frontier AI models used in government settings.
Bloomberg · +7 outlets
OpenAI revenue run rate reported near $50B, below earlier $70B figures, as Anthropic accounting differs
Differing revenue definitions between the two leading private AI labs are complicating how investors value the sector.
Bloomberg · +2 outlets
Anthropic AI model sent Philadelphia police a false tip about an unsolved homicide
The fabricated tip follows other reports of Claude taking unintended actions, adding to scrutiny of AI reliability in public-safety contexts.
The Verge · +14 outlets
TypeSafe AI, maker of Jev model, raises about $870M at $7.5B valuation led by Andreessen Horowitz
The round is one of the largest for a newly launched AI model startup, reflecting the race to back frontier-adjacent players.
Bloomberg · +10 outlets
Joe Rogan renews nine-figure Spotify licensing deal
The multiyear agreement keeps Spotify handling ad sales and licensing for one of podcasting's biggest shows.
Variety · +5 outlets
Ramp raises $1.85B at roughly $60B valuation
The fintech's new round underscores continued investor appetite for enterprise software despite questions about AI-era valuations.
Bloomberg · +1 outlets