Instagram brings Reels to the big screen, starting with Amazon Fire TV
By bringing Reels to TVs, Instagram can better compete with YouTube, which largely dominates the TV space.
Media & Entertainment
Apple TV adds support for Google Cast even as Netflix ditches the feature
The tech giant’s adoption of Google Cast signals its interest in making Apple TV a more competitive streaming service at a time when the market is seeing increased consolidation.
I hate that I love Riverside’s AI-driven ‘Rewind’ for podcasters
Riverside’s year-end review is amusing, but it represents a creative culture that’s increasingly entwined with AI.
Disney’s OpenAI deal is exclusive for just one year — then it’s open season
After the one year is up, Disney is free to sign similar deals with other AI companies.
Creative Commons announces tentative support for AI ‘pay-to-crawl’ systems
The organization offered support for this idea of an AI marketplace, and suggested several guiding principles.
Netflix responds to concerns about WBD deal
Industry concerns over Netflix acquiring Warner Bros has led executives to address fears regarding jobs and theatrical releases.
Making sense of the risky Netflix-Warner Bros. deal
Netflix’s $82.6 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. encapsulates a fraught moment for Hollywood, as the entertainment business is increasingly overshadowed by tech giants.
Disney hits Google with cease-and-desist claiming ‘massive’ copyright infringement
Disney is accusing the tech giant of unauthorized distribution of its copyrighted characters without permission via Gemini AI.
Disney signs deal with OpenAI to allow Sora to generate AI videos featuring its characters
Disney says that alongside the agreement, it will “become a major customer of OpenAI,” as it will use its APIs to build new products, tools, and experiences, including for Disney+.
Spotify tests more personalized, AI-powered ‘Prompted Playlists’
The playlists can factor in world knowledge, go back to your listening history from day one, and be refreshed daily or weekly.