Netflix lays off around 1,000 employees in largest cuts since 2022
The cuts hit TV and film executives including Netflix Film VP Doug Belgrad, marking the streamer's biggest workforce reduction in years.
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Eight US states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is unsafe for children
The separate suits from Iowa, Kansas, and other states accuse OpenAI of harming minors and misleading customers about ChatGPT's safety.
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Character.AI files for bankruptcy, raising questions about users' data
New York's attorney general is among 40 bipartisan AGs seeking protections for consumer data that could be sold through the bankruptcy proceeding.
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YouTube adds 'Made with AI' labels to AI-generated or altered music tracks
The label mirrors YouTube's existing approach to disclosing AI use in videos, extending the policy to music.
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TikTok inks second major microdrama deal, partnering with Made By Us Studios
The vertical-series agreement follows TikTok's earlier deal with Issa Rae's Hoorae, which produced the hit drama 'Screen Time'.
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R.J. Mitte of 'Breaking Bad' dies by suicide; cast and colleagues mourn
The actor, known for playing Walter White Jr., was remembered by co-stars Dean Norris and Anna Gunn and his longtime manager.
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Microsoft and Japan dismantle cybercrime network behind over a billion scam messages
The takedown targets a marketplace used by scammers to send phishing texts about fake parking tickets and package deliveries.
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'SNL' taps Druski as first online content creator to host
The booking marks a milestone for creator culture crossing into legacy broadcast comedy.
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Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine breaks away from Candle Media
The separation ends the studio's tie to Kevin Mayer and Tom Staggs' media holding company as the sector consolidates.
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Skydance expands TV empire to 150 series and deepens Movistar Plus alliance
The company is scaling its television output and launching local series under a joint label with Spain's Movistar Plus.
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Discovery+ raises prices under Skydance ownership
The price increase comes as Skydance reshapes the streaming portfolio it inherited.
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Tupac murder trial: Duane 'Keffe D' Davis sentenced to 40 years to life
The sentence closes a long-running prosecution over the 1996 killing of the rapper.
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Sam Levinson signs overall TV deal with Amazon MGM Studios
The 'Euphoria' creator's pact is a notable talent signing for Amazon's television arm.
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Russell Brand rape allegations detailed as prosecution opens case
Prosecutors described the comedian as a 'ruthless, sexual predator' as the trial began.
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Ryan Coogler's 'X-Files' update scores Hulu series order
The reboot lands at Hulu as streamers continue to mine familiar franchises.
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Universal Music shakes up ranks as Def Jam, Republic senior executives depart
The leadership exits come amid broader change at one of the largest music groups.
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Analysts reconsider AI race as Google and rivals push back
A shift in competitive momentum reframes assumptions about whose models lead.
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CNN launches streaming service in Canada targeting cord-cutters
The move extends CNN's direct-to-consumer push into a new market.
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