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Feed18 stories ›

New York Times and other publishers sue Brave over AI scraping and paywall bypass
The lawsuit tests whether browser-level paywall circumvention and scraping for AI training constitute copyright infringement.
The Verge · +9 outlets
Spotify to launch paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists
Spotify would join other platforms monetizing generative AI music tools while directing additional payouts to rights holders.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
California law lets children of family vloggers demand removal of footage of themselves
Senate Bill 1247 gives adults who appeared in family content as minors the right to have that footage taken down.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Instagram pushes longer video while creators ask for a sustainable business model
The tension highlights how platform format shifts can outpace monetization tools for video creators.
Forbes · +8 outlets
OpenAI pilots Grid Protectors program to free data center power during emergencies
The Effingham County, Georgia pilot aims to address local grid strain concerns as AI data center demand grows.
The Verge · +3 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude Code to block recreation of existing video games
The change follows a wave of AI-generated decompilations and clones of retro games.
The Verge · +14 outlets

YouTube18 stories ›

California law lets children of family vloggers force parents to delete footage of them once they turn 18
Senate Bill 1247 gives adults whose parents or guardians used them in social media content as minors the right to demand removal, a first-of-its-kind takedown r
Tubefilter · +2 outlets
New York Times and other publishers sue Brave over AI scraping and paywall circumvention
The suit alleges the browser maker unlawfully scraped content to train AI and let users bypass paywalls, adding to a growing docket of publisher litigation agai
The Verge · +10 outlets
OpenAI pilots Grid Protectors data center program it says frees up power for nearby areas
The first deployment is planned at a Georgia data center, with the company promising up to 1,000 megawatts of relief during extreme weather or emergencies.
The Verge · +7 outlets
Spotify reportedly to launch paid AI remix add-on that pays original artists
The paid tier would let users generate remixes of songs with AI while routing additional compensation to the underlying rights holders, extending streaming plat
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Data center backlash becomes a factor in Florida governor's race
Even lifelong Republican voters in the state say the issue is scrambling their ballots, a sign that AI infrastructure siting is becoming an electoral matter.
The Verge · +13 outlets
Anthropic updates Claude Code prompt to block recreation of existing video games
The change comes as retro gaming sees a wave of AI-made decompilations and recompilations, prompting the AI vendor to restrict game-cloning uses.
The Verge · +14 outlets

Twitch18 stories ›

California law gives children of family vloggers the right to demand footage of them be taken down
Senate Bill 1247 lets adults who were featured in family vlogging content as minors compel removal once they turn 18, a first-of-its-kind constraint on the fami
Tubefilter · +7 outlets
Streamers take on midterm election coverage as young voters tune out cable news
Livestreamers are filling a coverage gap for audiences that no longer watch traditional political television, extending the creator world into electoral media.
Forbes · +1 outlets
Dead by Daylight dev responds after backlash over free DLC gift to Twitch streamer TheBurntPeanut
Behaviour Interactive addressed player criticism over giving a popular streamer promotional DLC during a livestream, reviving questions about creator perks in g
Dexerto
YouTube restores monetization for true crime channel EWU days after demonetization
The channel was reinstated into the YouTube Partner Program after being removed for violating content restrictions, highlighting ongoing tension over moderation
Dexerto
Archive of Our Own warns it could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident
AO3 said no fanworks were deleted but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed in the breach.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Influencer indicted over alleged $4 million food stamp fraud scheme
A social media personality known for flaunting private jets faces charges of stealing millions from a US food assistance program.
Dexerto · +14 outlets

Platforms18 stories ›

FBI attributes $6.3 billion Binance crypto heist to North Korea; Binance CEO says 90% of assets replenished
The October 29 hack is one of the largest crypto thefts on record, and the FBI's attribution to state-linked actors raises national security stakes for exchange
The Verge · +13 outlets
Emmy Awards move to streaming as Prime Video and TV Academy sign six-year deal
The deal puts TV's top awards show on a streaming platform, the latest shift of major live events away from traditional broadcast.
The Hollywood Reporter · +14 outlets
California law lets children of family vloggers force removal of footage of them
The law creates a takedown right for minors featured in monetized family content, a first-of-its-kind check on the family vlogging economy.
Tubefilter · +3 outlets
Instagram tests new long-form features as Adam Mosseri posts first try
Meta's Instagram chief publicly testing long-form video signals a possible push into formats dominated by YouTube and TikTok.
The Verge · +14 outlets
YouTube restores monetization for true crime channel EWU days after removal
The reversal highlights continuing tension over how YouTube enforces ad-friendly content rules on popular true crime channels.
Dexerto
Music industry faces a $20 billion public market problem
The report examines why music catalogs and companies have struggled to win over public investors despite record streaming revenue.
Bloomberg · +4 outlets

Creators18 stories ›

Music industry faces a $20 billion public market problem as catalogs and stocks slump
Public-market valuations across the music business have fallen sharply, pressuring labels, publishers and catalog owners that spent years buying rights at peak
Bloomberg · +2 outlets
AO3 could stay offline up to four weeks after security incident exposed user data
Archive of Our Own says no fanworks were deleted, but usernames, emails, IP addresses and hashed passwords may have been accessed, a major blow to the largest f
Dexerto · +14 outlets
YouTube restores monetization for true crime channel EWU days after removal
The reversal ends a brief demonetization over content restrictions, highlighting the ongoing tension between creator livelihoods and YouTube's ad policies.
Dexerto
Anthropic quietly bars Claude from recreating existing video games
The change to Claude Code restricts generation of clones of known games while still allowing original titles, expanding AI copyright guardrails into interactive
Dexerto · +4 outlets
Influencer indicted over alleged $4 million food stamp fraud scheme
The arrest of a social media figure accused of siphoning millions from a US food assistance program adds to scrutiny of influencer wealth displays.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Fortnite adds rare reward making the entire Item Shop free for 14 days
The Pirate Shop prize grants a temporary all-you-can-claim window with limits, a notable shake-up to Fortnite's in-game economy.
Dexerto · +3 outlets

Podcasts18 stories ›

Spotify brings podcast memberships to Australia and expands Music Quiz
Spotify is rolling out paid podcast memberships in a new market as it pushes listener-funded subscriptions alongside its ad business.
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Giggly Squad's SiriusXM deal points to shift from podcast networks to creator ecosystems
A top creator show signing directly with a distributor rather than a network reflects how talent is gaining leverage over packaging and rights.
Digiday · +4 outlets
Binance resumes crypto withdrawals in phases starting with bitcoin after $6.3B hack
The exchange says it has replaced most of the stolen crypto and is reopening withdrawals gradually, a key test of confidence after the industry's largest breach
CoinDesk · +14 outlets
Listnr launches full-length video versions of The Imperfects podcast
The Australian audio platform is adding video to a flagship show, joining the broader industry push toward video-first podcast distribution.
Mumbrella · +2 outlets
Mamamia's new CEO Luca Lavigne says risk-taking will define the company's next phase
The Australian women's media brand, which built much of its audience on podcasts, is under new leadership.
RadioInfo Australia · +1 outlets
Former ESPN star says network cut his salary in his final year: 'Loyalty doesn't pay'
The claim adds to scrutiny of how traditional sports broadcasters compensate on-air talent as athletes and commentators build independent media businesses.
Yahoo Sports · +9 outlets

Gaming18 stories ›

Almost half of new Steam games now disclose AI-generated content, analysis finds
The figure, drawn from more than 63,000 Steam releases since January 2024, underscores how quickly AI tools have been adopted in game production.
Dexerto · +12 outlets
Anthropic adds rule to Claude Code barring recreations of existing video games
The policy change targets AI-generated clones of existing games, a flashpoint as generative tools spread through game development.
Gamesindustry · +12 outlets
Nagoshi Studio shuts down months after NetEase cut its funding
The Gang of Dragon developer's closure adds to a wave of studio shutdowns tied to retrenchment by Chinese publishers.
Gamesindustry · +14 outlets
Spotify to charge users for AI song remixes while paying artists more
The reported paid add-on would let users generate remixes of licensed tracks with AI, with additional payouts to rights holders.
Dexerto · +13 outlets
Schell Games announces second round of layoffs this year
The Among Us VR co-developer is cutting staff again amid continued contraction in the VR games market.
Gamesindustry · +8 outlets
Prince of Persia fan offers Ubisoft $5.8 million to finish canceled remake
The open letter asks Ubisoft to explore outside financial support for a project the publisher abandoned.
Dexerto · +1 outlets

Economy18 stories ›

Anthropic reports nearly $17B quarterly revenue, commits to $895B in future spending ahead of mega-IPO
The AI lab's twelve-fold revenue jump and record-scale spending pledge come as it courts investors for a potentially record-breaking listing, drawing criticism
Bloomberg · +4 outlets
Marvell agrees to acquire Lumentum in $115 billion all-stock deal
The acquisition ranks among the largest tech deals ever and is aimed at capturing surging data center and AI connectivity spending.
Bloomberg · +13 outlets
Apple faces high earnings bar after $1 trillion share rally
Apple reports quarterly results after the bell Monday with the stock trading at its priciest levels since 2008, leaving little room for disappointment.
Bloomberg · +10 outlets
Meta eyes at least $20 billion from potential cross-border investment-grade bond offering
The debt sale would test investor appetite for Meta's borrowing as skepticism grows over the pace of AI infrastructure spending.
Bloomberg · +2 outlets
New York Times and other publishers sue Brave over AI scraping and paywall bypassing
The lawsuit adds to growing legal pressure on browser and AI firms over content use and publisher revenue.
The Verge · +14 outlets
Binance sees $4.7 billion in outflows after record $6.3 billion hack
The exchange resumed withdrawals and boosted market maker incentives following the largest crypto theft on record, which has been tied to North Korea.
Bloomberg · +14 outlets