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
FCC chair Carr defers to Hegseth on whether TV networks can air a public execution
The Pentagon has said the execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed, putting broadcast and streaming carriage decisions in the s
The Verge · +10 outlets
YouTube tests bringing creator analytics into brands' YouTube Studio dashboards
The spotted feature extends YouTube's Made On brand-creator partnership push by giving advertisers visibility into creators' channel data.
Tubefilter · +12 outlets
Anthropic bans 'abusive or cruel behavior' toward Claude in updated usage policy
The policy update, effective November 12, also adds rules on propaganda, surveillance and weapons, as AI labs formalize conduct standards for chatbot use.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Flock plans to cut 18 percent of staff as states and cities ban its license plate readers
The layoffs affect roughly 270 employees amid growing backlash against automated surveillance technology.
The Verge · +2 outlets
GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek returns with 25-minute gameplay leak showing first-person mode
The footage appears to show first-person driving and nudity mechanics despite Rockstar saying a full first-person mode won't ship at launch.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Dhar Mann pledges to broker $100M in creator-brand deals and open 'Creator City' in LA
Appearing as Advertising Week New York's first Chief Creator Officer, Mann aims to formalize brand-creator matchmaking and build a physical creator hub.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
Xbox sets up XP film, TV, consumer products and experiences division
Microsoft's gaming unit is formalizing an entertainment arm to adapt its franchises across film, television and live experiences.
Variety · +13 outlets
Sony patent would let viewers guide streamers stuck in games and send physical reactions
The filing describes viewer-controlled pointers, felt reactions and world changes, pointing at deeper interactivity between audiences and live gameplay.
Dexerto · +3 outlets
Former Twitch exec calls secrecy over Dr Disrespect ban a 'big mistake'
Marcus 'djWheat' Graham's criticism renews debate over platform transparency in high-profile creator bans.
Dexerto · +1 outlets
Report: Apple is building a smart doorbell, lock and security cameras
The reported push would extend Apple's home hardware lineup into home security, a crowded category led by Amazon's Ring.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Study finds TikTok users trust medical influencers more than their own doctors
Researchers flag medical misinformation on the app despite TikTok's moderation measures, a persistent trust and safety challenge.
Tubefilter
Microsoft pushes new Windows and Surface features at hybrid AI event
Five years after Windows 11's launch, Microsoft is pitching AI-centric updates as the operating system's next chapter.
The Verge