Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros merger
The lawsuit from the states alleges that the deal would harm movie theaters, basic cable distributors, and audiences.
Disney’s first CTO led an AI startup it once accused of copying its characters
The former CEO of Character.AI, which Disney previously sent a cease-and-desist letter to, will serve as the company’s first-ever chief technology officer.
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Why Companies That Close the Physical-Digital Brand Gap Will Win the Next Decade
Why the strongest brands build digital experiences that reinforce — not contradict — their identity.
Mrs. Fields and TCBY Once Had Over 3,500 Stores Combined. Now Their New Boss Wants to Rebuild From 213.
The once ubiquitous brands have lost their luster. Rich Screnci wants them to return to their former glory.
Adobe camera app’s new feature will critique your photos using AI
Adobe’s Project Indigo can now remove all kinds of backgrounds from photos you snap using the app
Hackers are exploiting recently patched WordPress bugs, putting millions of websites at risk
Two critical security flaws in WordPress’ software have given hackers the chance to remotely take over tens of millions of websites, according to an estimate by a cybersecurity researcher.
YouTube clarifies policies around AI slop and upsetting videos
YouTube has updated its monetization policies to more clearly define the kinds of AI-generated and low-quality videos that can’t earn ad revenue.
Inference startup Infinity raises $15M from Touring Capital, OpenAI and Athropic researchers
AI infrastructure company Infinity announced Monday a $15 million raise at a $100 million valuation from investors including Touring Capital, Principal VC, and researchers from companies such as OpenAI and Anthropic.
Stop Sending Stalled Teams to Another Workshop. Fix What You’re Rewarding.
Cross-functional teams stall in most organizations. Here’s how fixing structure, not communication, makes them work.
Former MTV Reality Star Lo Bosworth Knows Social Media Is a Powerful Tool for Building a Business, But Says ‘It Is Eating Away at Our Brains’
Lo Bosworth shares the mindset and strategies she used to found Love Wellness, a company that is revolutionizing women’s health.
Mark Cuban Says This Is the Fastest Way to Bring Wealth to More People: Do ‘What I Did’
The billionaire entrepreneur says “every single employee” should get this benefit.