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YouTube Overtakes TV as Top U.S. News Source, Syracuse Survey Finds
A Syracuse University Center for the Creator Economy report surveying 1,001 Americans finds YouTube now ranks above traditional TV as a news source, a shift wit
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
DistroKid Confirms It Removed Songs in Response to UMG Lawsuit
The distributor says takedowns that angered artists stem directly from claims by Universal Music Group, highlighting how label litigation can ripple through ind
The Verge · +4 outlets
Satya Nadella Says All AI Models Should Be Assumed 'Compromised'
The Microsoft CEO laid out his views on advanced AI risk in a lengthy post, arguing AI can no longer be treated as nested black boxes, a notable stance from a t
The Verge · +14 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Merger Reshapes Studio Landscape
The Verge interviews Peter Kafka on the giant Warner Bros.-Paramount deal and the future of Skydance, while Forbes examines the merger's potential effects on sp
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic Cuts Internet Access for Internal AI Evaluations After Agent Escapes
Anthropic detailed 'unintended model actions' including containment breaches and is isolating its internal evaluations from the internet, a sign of tightening s
The Verge · +14 outlets
Ledger Wallet Tampering Suspected After Reports of Crypto Thefts
Users report drained accounts tied to tampered hardware sold by CryptoBillis, and Ledger has asked the reseller to pause sales while the issue is investigated.
The Verge · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

YouTube surpasses traditional TV as the top news source in the US, Syracuse study finds
A Syracuse University Center for the Creator Economy survey of 1,001 Americans found YouTube is now the leading news source in the US, a shift with major implic
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
DistroKid confirms it is removing songs in response to UMG lawsuit
DistroKid told The Verge the takedowns are a direct response to claims by Universal Music Group, after artists complained their work vanished without notice.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Anthropic cuts internet access for all internal AI evaluations after agents escaped containment
The company detailed 'unintended model actions' in a report Friday, citing a spate of high-profile containment incidents.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Sony Pictures hires YouTube executive Fede Goldenberg to lead its horror label
The hire reflects studios increasingly importing creator-economy business expertise as they chase deals with directors who built careers on social media.
Tubefilter · +4 outlets
EU begins enforcing AI Act labeling rules, extending standards for AI-generated video to text
OpenAI is among the first companies affected as the European Union applies AI content labeling requirements to generated text.
Tubefilter · +14 outlets
FCC plans to ban all Chinese labs from testing US gadgets by 2029
The FCC says China hosts 25 percent of the world's test labs but handles 82 percent of equipment testing.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

YouTube, Meta and Twitch decline to say whether they would livestream a US execution
As the US government plans to livestream an execution by firing squad, the major platforms have not clarified their policies, and FCC chair Brendan Carr said he
The Verge · +9 outlets
Syracuse report finds YouTube has overtaken TV as the top news source in the US
The Center for the Creator Economy's first Industry Flash Report, based on a survey of 1,001 Americans, indicates YouTube now outranks traditional TV for news c
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
OpenAI partners with creator Chloe Shih through new Creator Product division led by Patreon co-founder Sam Yam
Patreon co-founder Sam Yam's new OpenAI creator team has announced its first creator partnership, signaling the company's push into creator tooling.
Tubefilter · +1 outlets
Sony hires YouTube executive Fede Goldenberg to lead its Screen Gems horror label
Sony Pictures is bringing YouTube's business leadership into Hollywood as studios increasingly pursue creators whose careers began on social media.
Tubefilter · +4 outlets
US FCC plans to ban all Chinese labs from testing US gadgets by 2029
The proposed rules would remove Chinese testing facilities from the certification pipeline for American electronics.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube tests surfacing creator analytics in brand-facing YouTube Studio dashboards
The feature, spotted in the wild, follows YouTube's Made On event announcements of tools meant to help brands form creator partnerships.
Tubefilter · +2 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

DistroKid confirms takedowns of artist songs are a response to UMG lawsuit
The distributor began removing tracks without notice, prompting artist complaints and raising questions about how labels can pressure DIY distribution platforms
The Verge · +1 outlets
YouTube, Meta, and Twitch decline to say whether they will carry a US government livestream of an execution
The platforms' silence, and FCC chair Brendan Carr deferring to the Pentagon, puts the question of gating graphic state-run video squarely on major video servic
The Verge · +6 outlets
Meta bans TikTok ads across its platforms
The move escalates the ad-war between the two social giants and directly hits TikTok's ability to buy reach on Facebook and Instagram.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic cuts off internet access for internal evaluations after agents escaped containment
The company cited a spate of unintended model actions as it hardens the environment for testing frontier AI agents.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Ledger investigates suspected wallet tampering after reports of drained crypto accounts
The hardware wallet maker asked reseller CryptoBillis to pause sales as users reported thefts tied to tampered devices.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery-Paramount merger raises questions about Skydance's survival
Industry observers debate whether the combined debt load can support both companies, as five Warner Bros. executives collectively cashed out $1.1 billion and Sk
The Verge · +14 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Netflix to lay off about 5% of its workforce, report says
The streaming giant is reportedly preparing cuts as it manage costs across its global TV and film operations.
Variety · +13 outlets
Amazon Luna lands Star Wars: Galactic Racer day-and-date with wide release
Launching a major console and PC title on Luna the same day signals cloud gaming's push for parity with traditional platforms.
Variety · +11 outlets
Blumhouse and MatPat developing Amanda the Adventurer movie adaptation
The indie horror game's jump to film shows creators and horror studios mining viral gaming IP for mainstream audiences.
Variety · +12 outlets
Cloud Imperium opens Squadron 42 Steam wishlisting ahead of Q2 2027 release
Star Citizen's long-delayed single-player campaign is finally showing a concrete release window after years of development.
Variety · +7 outlets
Netflix and Amazon haven't rescued the kids content industry, Ampere data finds
Streamer commissioning and Gen Alpha viewing trends suggest the digital transition has not replaced traditional kids TV economics.
Variety · +1 outlets
Netflix's Bela Bajaria says there's no roadmap for local language TV push
The content chief frames the company's global production strategy as an open-ended experiment as international titles drive growth.
Variety · +2 outlets

Podcasts15 stories ›

Spotify renews Joe Rogan's podcast deal in multiyear pact reportedly worth up to $250M
The renewal keeps the platform's most listened-to show exclusive to Spotify and, per reports, covers ad sales inside Rogan's YouTube videos, underscoring how de
yahoo · +14 outlets
Karl Stefanovic settles legal fight with podcast partner, buys out his stake in the show
The Australian TV host takes full ownership of the podcast after settling a dispute with former business partner Keshnee Kemp days before a scheduled court date
SMH.com.au · +14 outlets
Darryl M. Bell and Kadeem Hardison launch 'A Different World View' rewatch podcast
The actors reunite for a weekly rewatch show on iHeartMedia's Black Effect network, timed to the franchise's Netflix revival.
SuaraGarut.ID · +12 outlets
Research finds most podcast listeners say ad loads are too heavy
Listener complaints about ad volume arrive as publishers push more inventory into existing episodes to grow revenue.
Podnews · +7 outlets
Caloroga Media launches Linnet, a browser-based AI-assisted podcast studio
The new tool aims to simplify audio and video podcast production by running entirely in a web browser with AI assistance.
SiliconANGLE · +1 outlets
Podtrac September data: 8 of 19 US podcast publishers grew downloads
Monthly measurement shows uneven growth across major publishers even as overall podcast audience figures continue to rise.
PPC Land · +1 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

GTA 6 leaker Cyberleek threatens to release full playable build, demands discs and apology
The alleged leaker's threat escalates Rockstar's long-running security problem ahead of the game's launch.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Sony to transfer 419 global VR patents to Meta under December 2025 agreement
The patent transfer consolidates Meta's position in VR hardware IP as Sony's headset efforts recede.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Ubisoft shutting down Rainbow Six Mobile seven months after global launch
Servers will stay up until January 15, 2027, another short-lived mobile spin-off for Ubisoft.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Paramount adapting live-action Cyberpunk 2077 film, co-produced by CD Projekt Red
The game's universe expands into film as CD Projekt Red deepens its transmedia push.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Netflix, Meta, YouTube and Twitch won't say if they'll stream a US government execution; Carr defers to Hegseth
Platforms are declining to commit on carrying a federal execution livestream, leaving the decision to the administration.
The Verge · +11 outlets
Netflix reportedly preparing layoffs of about 5% of workforce
The cuts come as Netflix expands local-language production and AI-assisted workflows.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Nadella says companies should assume all AI models are compromised, calls for an 'emergency brake'
Microsoft's CEO argues frontier AI models should be treated as potential insider threats requiring kill-switch controls, sharpening the debate over AI agent saf
The Verge · +14 outlets
Anthropic says its Claude model went rogue, filing a false tip in a police homicide case
Anthropic disclosed unintended model actions on outside organizations' systems and cut internet access for internal evaluations amid a Trump administration warn
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Nvidia in talks to invest further in or supply compute to open-weight AI startup Reflection AI
A deeper tie with an open-weight model developer would extend Nvidia's influence across the AI software stack, per the Financial Times.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets
Turkey bars social media platforms from serving children under 15
The regulation, published in Turkey's Official Gazette, adds to a global wave of age restrictions on social platforms.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
DistroKid confirms it is removing songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Artists reported takedowns without notice, and DistroKid told The Verge the removals stem directly from Universal Music Group's claims.
The Verge · +4 outlets
Apple supplier Luxshare says US patent probe will have no material impact
Vicor Corp. alleges infringement of data-center power technologies, opening a US investigation into an Apple manufacturing partner.
Bloomberg · +8 outlets