Source+ creates an opt-out tool for AI art-generators
A new partnership called Spawning is developing the go-to tool for creators to opt-in or out of allowing their work to be used by AI-generative tools.
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Discord brings together musicians and their fans
Discord has quietly become the hub for artists to interact with their fans, which is both tightening artists-fan bonds and building a community among those fans.
Smartphone addiction creates a bad habit of compulsive shopping
Gen Z's love of smartphones and e-commerce is turning some vulnerable customers into shopping addicts.
Streaming audiences don’t see a need for loyalty
The film and TV streaming market is only getting tougher as audiences get in the habit of signing up, watching a show, and then canceling once they're done.
Instagram struggles to repeat TikTok’s success
An internal Meta document titled “Creators x Reels State of the Union 2022” found that Reels is still far behind TikTok in popularity and engagement.
Night Capital hunts for the next internet superstar
MrBeast’s manager, Reed Duchscher, and investment firm The Chernin Group are joining forces on Night Capital — an investment firm to back e-commerce companies with digital influencers at the helm.
Doodles mints a massive investment
Despite losing value in the midst of a crypto winter, the Doodles NFT project has scored $54 million in funding to scale both its character roster and media presence.
Wyoming will soon have miles of carbon removal
A direct-air carbon removal project, dubbed “Project Bison,” will be in operation in Wyoming at the end of next year.
Minoan remodels rentals into showrooms
A startup called Minoan is helping short-term rental hosts outfit their spaces with products that guests can purchase with a few taps on their phone.
Disney+ will blend physical and digital experiences
Somehow, someway, Disney refuses to let Disney+ just be a normal film and TV streaming service.