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
Xbox former COO Helen Chiang raises 'serious concerns' about abrupt departure
The exit of a recently promoted executive adds to scrutiny of leadership churn at Microsoft's gaming division.
The Verge · +2 outlets
Almost half of new Steam games in October disclosed AI-generated content
The analysis of over 63,000 releases since January 2024 shows rapid AI adoption across the Steam catalog.
Dexerto · +14 outlets
Ford vows never to sell customer driving data to third-party brokers
The privacy pledge comes as automakers face legal and regulatory backlash over telematics data sharing.
The Verge · +1 outlets
Squarespace lays off 19 percent of staff, around 300 employees
The website builder says the cuts are aimed at simplifying operations.
The Verge · +3 outlets
California governor Newsom proposes major film and TV tax credit expansion
The proposal aims to stem production flight from the state but hinges on budget approval.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Emerson College launches a content creation major
The program signals creator work moving further into formal higher education.
The Hollywood Reporter · +4 outlets
Peacock makes a major bet on YouTube, says NBCU media group chairman
NBCUniversal's Matt Strauss discusses strategy as the company restructures its streaming and TV operations.
The Verge · +6 outlets
Fox profit rises as World Cup and election spending lift ad sales
Live sports and political advertising continued to drive broadcast revenue growth.
WSJ · +12 outlets
Netflix signs Druski to deal, sets church comedy 'Collect & Praise'
The deal reflects Netflix's continued investment in creator-driven comedy talent.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Netflix needs viewing growth, not just subscriber payments, WSJ argues
The analysis points to engagement as the next battleground for streaming economics.
WSJ
Music industry faces a $20 billion public market problem
The piece examines how public market valuations are reshaping music rights economics.
Bloomberg
Japan's new production incentives draw skepticism from industry insiders
Insiders question whether the government's push for overseas content sales and tax incentives can deliver.
The Hollywood Reporter