Netflix starts using GenAI in its shows and films
Netflix said it used gen AI for the first time for a scene in an Argentinean show called El Atonata.
Twitch starts testing vertical video streams
Twitch’s tests are not widespread at this point, as Appsensa’s research only found a handful of references in the app’s code that mentioned the tests would focus on just “a few streamers” for the time…
Substack raises $100M from Chernin Group, Andreessen Horowitz, Skims CEO and more
The New York Times reports that the funding brings Substack’s valuation to $1.1 billion, almost 70% higher than its 2021 valuation of $650 million.
Spotify expands audiobook access to family plan members for the first time
Spotify is expanding access to audiobooks with two new plans, one of which offers access to family members.
Google Discover adds AI summaries, threatening publishers with further traffic declines
As publishers fret about decreased traffic from Google, the search giant has begun rolling out AI summaries in Discover, the main news feed inside Google’s search app on iOS and Android. Now, instead of seeing…
The rights to Fyre Festival sold on eBay for 245K
Billy McFarland, the convicted criminal behind Fyre Festival, sold the rights to the infamous brand on eBay.
Following YouTube, Meta announces crackdown on ‘unoriginal’ Facebook content
Like YouTube, Meta says it won’t penalize users who are engaging with other people’s content, doing things like making reaction videos, joining a trend, or adding their own takes.
YouTube is getting rid of its Trending page and Trending Now list
YouTube is replacing these Trending lists with category-specific charts, the company announced on Thursday.
YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows
YouTube’s creator liaison said the change is a “minor” update to YouTube’s longstanding policies.
Apple looks to bid on becoming US home for Formula 1
Formula 1 could have a new U.S. streaming service home soon. Apple is in talks to purchase the rights as it looks to further invest in live sports, the Financial Times reports. Apple already has…