Satya Nadella calls for an emergency brake on every AI model, says assume all models are compromised
Microsoft's CEO is pushing the idea that AI systems need built-in kill switches, a notable stance from a company selling AI at scale.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Netflix says it has used AI on about 300 titles, exec insists human touch is critical
The disclosure at Busan gives a rare concrete figure for how deeply generative tools have reached into mainstream streaming production.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
John Oliver says Last Week Tonight will not change after Skydance acquisition, jokes about Paramount as new business daddy
The host's public comments are an early test of how the incoming owners of HBO's parent will handle its most politically pointed programming.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
DistroKid has been quietly removing songs in response to UMG lawsuit
Takedowns by a major independent distributor show how copyright litigation is reshaping how DIY artists get their music onto streaming platforms.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Anthropic says it will ban cruelty toward its Claude AI and is cutting internal evaluations off from the internet
The policies reflect the safety-focused lab's stance on model welfare and on limiting how its own testing systems can reach the outside world.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Google teases Fitbit Edge launch for next week
The hardware teaser signals Google's continued push to fold Fitbit wearables into its device lineup.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Apple's Welcome Home event expected to refresh Apple TV and HomePod Mini with a new smart home hub
The launch is Apple's biggest smart home push in years and could reset competition with Amazon and Google in the living room.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Illinois community college tried to cancel its Flock camera contract and the company refused
The dispute over license plate surveillance cameras highlights friction between vendors and institutions over data sharing with police.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Silicon Valley is adopting Trump's effort to rebrand AI as super intelligence
The shift in terminology shows how industry players are aligning language with the administration's framing of the technology.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Naruto franchise gets a new anime series and a Shadow Rising manga from Masashi Kishimoto
A new crossover series plus fresh manga extends one of the biggest global anime properties into its next cycle.
Variety · +12 outlets
Justice Department investigating TV networks over suspension of the White House press pool
The probe puts federal pressure on broadcasters over coverage decisions, a notable escalation in press access fights.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Vurt wants vertical video treated as a genre of its own as streamers chase TikTok-style content
Microdrama and vertical-first formats are drawing investment as established platforms look to compete with social video.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Xbox console sales hit an all-time low as PlayStation posts its worst year in 13
Declining hardware numbers reinforce the industry's shift toward subscriptions and software over new console purchases.
Forbes · +14 outlets
New Apple TV rumored to have a built-in microphone and a remote with a speaker
The reported changes would make Siri control possible without picking up the remote, part of a broader hands-free push.
The Verge · +13 outlets
GTA 6 leaker threatens to release the entire game build if Rockstar does not meet demands
The extortion threat adds to a long run of security breaches around Rockstar's most anticipated release.
Forbes · +14 outlets
Anya Taylor-Joy joins the next Lord of the Rings movie
The casting gives Warner Bros. and New Line a major star for its return to Middle-earth on the big screen.
The Hollywood Reporter
Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
The reports raise fresh questions about supply chain security for hardware wallets holding user funds.
The Verge
WWE Money in the Bank 2026 draws multiple title changes and returns
The premium live event produced several headline results, including Liv Morgan regaining the women's title and Roman Reigns beating LA Knight.
Forbes