Archive snapshot · Platforms
Fri, Oct 16, 3:16 AM ET
Netflix lays off roughly 1,000 employees in largest cuts since 2022, film and TV execs exit
The restructuring is Netflix's biggest workforce reduction in four years, with senior film and TV executives among the departures.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
Eight states sue OpenAI, alleging ChatGPT is not safe for kids
The multistate suit adds legal pressure on OpenAI over child safety as AI chatbots face widening regulatory scrutiny.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Bela Bajaria out at Netflix, Peter Rice named chief content officer
The CCO change lands alongside Netflix's layoffs and signals a leadership reset at the streamer's content operation.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
UK government minded to intervene in Sky's $2.1 billion takeover of ITV
The proposed deal would reshape British broadcasting, prompting a possible public interest review.
Variety · +9 outlets
Nvidia, Apple, Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Meta gave Trump a combined $92 million for White House ballroom
The donations show major tech and telecom firms courting influence with the Trump administration.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Tesla Roadster demo drives upside down, briefly flies and hits 60mph in under a second
The Waco event delivered on Elon Musk's long-promised supercar claims, though production and timing remain unproven.
The Verge · +8 outlets
TikTok inks second major microdrama deal, partnering with Made By Us Studios
TikTok is expanding into short-form serialized drama as platforms chase mobile-native scripted content.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
Disney signs major creator deal with Dude Perfect
The pact pairs a top YouTube creator brand with Disney as studios look to creator audiences for new franchises.
The Hollywood Reporter · +7 outlets
Google launches universal online shopping cart ahead of the holidays
The feature deepens Google's push into e-commerce by letting shoppers buy across retailers from one cart.
The Verge · +14 outlets
ChatGPT can now view open tabs in Google Chrome via extension upgrades
OpenAI is expanding ChatGPT's browser context even as its standalone Atlas browser winds down.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Meta and Apple partner to run Muse Spark open AI model on Macs
Meta claims Muse Spark is the most capable US open-weight model and the first able to run locally on Apple M5 Macs.
The Verge · +13 outlets
New York poised to overtake California as top state for film and TV production
Production incentives and cost pressures are shifting where Hollywood shoots, with major implications for the industry's geographic base.
The Hollywood Reporter · +5 outlets
Israeli firm is distributing spyware through online ads, researchers say
The findings highlight how ad delivery networks can be repurposed for surveillance targeting.
The Verge · +13 outlets
GTA VI launch trailer offers another look at Vice City ahead of release
Rockstar's newest trailer is fueling debate over whether Grand Theft Auto VI can justify its pricing.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Character.AI faces bankruptcy, raising questions about users' data
The potential wind-down puts the fate of large volumes of conversational user data in doubt.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Russell Brand rape trial opens as prosecutors detail allegations
Prosecutors described Brand as a predatory figure as his trial began, with accusers testifying about the alleged assaults.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Sega pulls Total War: Shogun 2 remaster from sale after disastrous launch
Players complained of bugs and AI-looking upscaling, adding to debate over remaster quality standards.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Valve adds achievement sets to Steam for base games and DLC
Developers can now group achievements separately, a notable change to Steam's longstanding achievement system.
The Verge

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