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Cloud-infrastructure provider Cloudflare is debuting a new marketplace that will allow publishers to paywall their sites, forcing AI firms to drop some cash each time they want to crawl them. Why It Hits: Querying chatbots is killing the publishing industry, which relies on people actually visiting their sites in order to make money. Many publishers […]
Netflix is ramping up unscripted programming in music, game shows, and competition series in order to become the true cable replacement that so many of its users already view it as. The Big Picture: For many audiences, especially younger ones, Netflix is synonymous with television as cord-cutting reaches a fever pitch. But there are still […]
Gen Z is already feeling the work burnout and is now planning mini-retirements every year or so to recharge. Why It Hits: Thanks to a challenging job market, depressed wages, and the threat of displacement by AI, workers are feeling the squeeze from all sides, leading to burnout. Taking periodic breaks from work tracks when Gen Z already […]
Silicon Valley is abuzz about a list of the world’s best minds working on AI, compiled by Meta, as the tech giant pours massive amounts of money into luring them to its new superintelligence team. The Big Picture: The list of people who are actually able to work on and advance cutting-edge AI models is quite small […]
TikTok and Instagram are both preparing to debut revamped, dedicated TV apps to attract a new audience and premium advertisers. The Big Picture: TikTok and Instagram are jealous of YouTube’s recent outsized success in TV viewership, as it’s now the most-watched streaming service in the US — beating the likes of Netflix and Disney+ — […]
The Danish government is in the process of passing an amendment that will allow people to copyright their body, facial features, and voice — the first law of its kind in Europe. Why It Hits: Even though nonconsensual deepfakes — which Denmark defines as a very realistic digital representation of a person, including their appearance […]
The startup space race and a push for innovative manufacturing are leading to a near future when several categories of products could be made in space. Why It Launches: Technology, pharmaceuticals, and materials science are advancing so rapidly that manufacturing them in space may become the only viable option. That could fuel space commercialization multiples […]
Apple is pulling out all the stops to make sure this weekend’s release of its biggest blockbuster yet, F1, is a thundering success. The Big Picture: How F1 performs at the box office could be the make-or-break moment for the tech giant’s theatrical ambitions, which have been set back by a series of costly flops. […]
Gen Z has run out of money this year, resulting in decreased spending across various retail, product, and service categories. The Big Picture: There’s nothing more desirable to brands than young consumers — the generation that drives trends and builds lifelong customers. When they stop spending, it can have a ripple effect across culture. Behind […]
AI startup Delphi has raised a $16 million Series A round to empower experts in various fields to create chatbots based on their body of work. Why It Hits: While Meta has rolled out celebrity-inspired chatbots and CharacterAI has sparked controversy with its AI companions, Delphi is taking a different approach — focusing on real-world […]