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Now even Netflix has its own video AI

Netflix's VOID model allows filmmakers to alter scenes by removing objects and generating new content without reshooting.

fromVulture

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

from9to5Mac

Netflix ruined its Apple TV app by switching to a custom video player - 9to5Mac

Netflix replaced the native tvOS video player with a custom player, causing user frustration and loss of Apple TV features.

Independent films

fromTheregister

Now even Netflix has its own video AI

Netflix's VOID model allows filmmakers to alter scenes by removing objects and generating new content without reshooting.

fromVulture

Are Netflix and Apple TV Fighting?

Netflix has reverted to its own content player on Apple TV, removing several user-friendly features and causing dissatisfaction among users.

Netflix vs. Disney: One Is Winning the Streaming War. Other Is Not Even Close

Netflix's revenue and subscriber growth significantly outpace Disney's, highlighting a divergence in their streaming strategies.

Long-Form vs. Short-Form: The AI Debate That Misses Netflix's Real Strength

Netflix's strong fundamentals and growth prospects make it a compelling investment despite misconceptions about AI competition.

Mastering the dull reality of sexy AI

The gap in enterprise AI lies in building effective systems for retrieval, evaluation, memory, and governance, not just access to models.

fromEast Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

The expanding digital entertainment economy in the United States | East Bay Express | Oakland, Berkeley & Alameda

The entertainment and media industry is projected to exceed $3.5 trillion in revenue by 2029, driven by digital entertainment growth.

#ai

15 hours ago

Artificial intelligence

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

Web development

fromInfoWorld

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Chrome and Edge browsers provide built-in APIs for local AI tasks like translation and summarization using locally hosted models.

Startup companies

India's vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space | TechCrunch

Tech industry

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Relationships

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Exploring the emotional dynamics between humans and A.I. chatbots reveals new perspectives on love and relationships.

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

An AI tool developed by Netflix employees can remove objects from video clips, potentially enabling advanced virtual product placements in the future.

15 hours ago

The idea that the internet is built for people is crumbling. That has huge implications for your business

The internet is evolving to accommodate software agents that act on behalf of users, changing how websites are designed and interacted with.

Web development

fromInfoWorld

Tap into the AI APIs of Google Chrome and Microsoft Edge

Chrome and Edge browsers provide built-in APIs for local AI tasks like translation and summarization using locally hosted models.

Startup companies

India's vibe-coding startup Emergent enters OpenClaw-like AI agent space | TechCrunch

Emergent launched Wingman, an autonomous AI agent that operates through messaging platforms to handle routine tasks and enhance software execution.

Tech industry

"Every Chip Is Getting Used Instantly" - Here's Why Google's AI Dominance May Be Unstoppable

Google's dominance in AI chip ownership positions it as the future leader in technology.

Relationships

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Opinion | Can a Bot Love You Back?

Exploring the emotional dynamics between humans and A.I. chatbots reveals new perspectives on love and relationships.

Future of TV Briefing: Netflix's VOID peeks at the future of virtual product placement

An AI tool developed by Netflix employees can remove objects from video clips, potentially enabling advanced virtual product placements in the future.

more#ai

#artificial-intelligence

fromThe Motley Fool

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.

Careers

2 hours ago

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

fromThe Motley Fool

Meta's Massive Artificial Intelligence Investments May Be About to Pay Off for Investors | The Motley Fool

Meta Platforms launched the Muse Spark model, enhancing its AI capabilities to improve advertising and content engagement.

Careers

2 hours ago

To thrive in the age of AI, don't reinvent yourself. Try this instead

Integration of diverse skills will be crucial for future leadership in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

more#artificial-intelligence

AI companies make powerful tech but they're also savvy marketers

AI models like Anthropic's Claude Mythos could expose significant software vulnerabilities, raising concerns about cybersecurity risks and potential misuse.

Silicon Valley

fromComputerWeekly.com

Cintegral taps Taara connectivity for real-time live media production | Computer Weekly

Taara's optical phased array technology enables high-speed wireless connectivity for media production in remote areas without traditional infrastructure.

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.

Video games

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.

Video games

fromThedrum

Why Brands Need To Pick Up The Controller And Level Up In The Gaming World

The pandemic significantly increased gaming engagement, with mobile gaming becoming a key focus for brands and content creators.

Video games

Why I'm embracing the latest uncool thing in gaming

Marathon offers a welcoming community for feminine-presenting players, contrasting with typical multiplayer experiences in gaming.

AI, UX, and the factory model

The digital design landscape is shifting towards a factory model, redefining roles and metrics of success in software development.

YouTube Adds Engagement-Based Ad Skipping, New Livestream Features to Reward Active Viewers

YouTube reduces ad interruptions during livestreams based on viewer engagement in live chat.

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

9 hours ago

Privacy technologies

YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts

Privacy technologies

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

fromgizmodo.com

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

YouTube introduces a feature that reduces ads during livestreams based on viewer engagement in chat.

fromAndroid Authority

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.

fromTech Times

YouTube Adds Engagement-Based Ad Skipping, New Livestream Features to Reward Active Viewers

YouTube reduces ad interruptions during livestreams based on viewer engagement in live chat.

YouTube livestreams will now hold back ads during peak engagement to protect the vibe | TechCrunch

YouTube will hold back ads during peak chat engagement to enhance viewer experience and reward supporters with ad-free moments.

9 hours ago

Privacy technologies

YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts

Privacy technologies

Google introduces AI-generated avatars to YouTube Shorts

YouTube introduces AI avatars for creators to enhance digital identity in Shorts, ensuring safety with AI disclosures and watermarks.

fromgizmodo.com

YouTube Will Stop Showing Ads If You Just Engage Hard Enough

YouTube introduces a feature that reduces ads during livestreams based on viewer engagement in chat.

fromAndroid Authority

Survey says paying for YouTube isn't worth it, even before incoming price hike

YouTube Premium offers benefits, but many users refuse to pay due to ad overload and dissatisfaction with content quality.

more#youtube

fromTheregister

The only technology that died more times than VR is AI

Neal Stephenson argues that the metaverse is dead, particularly in light of the failure of Meta's Horizon Worlds, which raises significant concerns about the future of virtual reality.

Wearables

Education

The future of AI in schools isn't personalized learning

Personalized learning through AI often results in device-mediated instruction, lacking the essential role of teachers in student development.

LA Clippers

fromESPN.com

Amazon Prime stream cuts out in OT of Heat-Hornets play-in game

Amazon Prime Video experienced a stream outage during the Miami-Charlotte play-in game, causing fans to miss crucial game moments.

Bootstrapping

fromEntrepreneur

19 hours ago

Don't Manage Every Task Manually - Here's How You Can Use AI to Outdo Your Competitors in Half the Time

Integrating AI sustainably and ethically is essential for founders as their startups grow to manage tasks effectively.

Data science

fromInfoQ

Google's TurboQuant Compression May Support Faster Inference, Same Accuracy on Less Capable Hardware

TurboQuant compresses language models' Key-Value caches by up to 6x with near-zero accuracy loss, enabling efficient use of modest hardware.

Marketing

fromThedrum

A Blueprint for the Future of TV Advertising

Clichés, assumed wisdom, best practices, and dogma hinder innovation in the media industry, necessitating courage and creativity for future success.

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its 'slimmest ever'

Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick HD, its slimmest model yet, priced at $34.99 with enhanced features and design.

Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder | TechCrunch

Amazon launched the Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, available for preorder, simplifying its streaming device lineup with enhanced features.

Gadgets

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its 'slimmest ever'

Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick HD, its slimmest model yet, priced at $34.99 with enhanced features and design.

Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder | TechCrunch

Amazon launched the Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, available for preorder, simplifying its streaming device lineup with enhanced features.

more#fire-tv-stick-hd

Mobile UX

fromGSMArena.com

fromHarvard Business Review

Google app with AI Mode is now available for Windows worldwide

Google launched an experimental Windows app with AI Mode, allowing users to ask questions and interact with their screens.

Digital life

How AI Is Threatening Platforms' Revenue Streams

Online activity and centralized digital services have created a platform-dependent society, influencing markets, labor, and consumer behavior.

Online learning

fromeLearning Industry

Rethinking Education With AI: Create More Engaging Learning Experiences With AI-Powered Learning Design

AI can enhance learning design by personalizing experiences and improving relevance, but risks of generic content and diminished critical thinking remain.

fromwww.npr.org

Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots for fun

"People are spending hours on the site. I didn't really expect it to be so addictive," said Mihir Maroju, the creator of Your AI Slop Bores Me.

Arts

E-Commerce

OpenAI Just Did Retailers A Favor By Killing In-Chat Checkout

AI is excelling in the discovery phase of commerce but struggles with direct purchases.

Music production

4 days ago

It has your name on it, but I don't think it's you': how AI is impersonating musicians on Spotify

AI bots are impersonating musicians on streaming platforms, causing frustration and confusion for artists.

Amazon Luna axes third-party game purchases

Amazon Luna will no longer support EA, Ubisoft, or GOG's third-party stores, and it is discontinuing subscriptions to Ubisoft Plus and Jackbox Games, canceling active subscriptions at the end of the billing cycle.

Games

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

The TV And Movie Content That Drove Social Media In 2025

Younger generations prefer social media recommendations for TV and movies over traditional streaming platform suggestions.

The Stack: Streaming Shake-Up

Streaming platforms are evolving with new technologies and partnerships, indicating significant shifts in the entertainment industry landscape.

StackAdapt Launches Industry First Live Events Campaign Workflow for CTV

StackAdapt launched a Live Events campaign workflow to enhance CTV advertising during live sports, addressing demand spikes and viewer experience.

fromInc

11 hours ago

This New Reddit Integration Helps Companies Connect With Their Customers Where They Already Are

HubSpot now allows users to run Reddit marketing campaigns directly through its CRM platform.

3 hours ago

Media Briefing: The 'SaaS-pocalypse' is spreading to publishers

AI tools are enabling publishers to create custom software, shifting the conversation from buying to building software solutions.

Adobe embraces conversational AI editing, marking a 'fundamental shift' in creative work

Adobe's Firefly AI assistant enables creators to edit using descriptive prompts, streamlining workflows and enhancing control over creative projects.

Adobe's new Firefly AI Assistant could forever change the way you use its apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant simplifies creative workflows through a chat interface, making design software more accessible and efficient for all users.

Adobe's new Firefly AI assistant can use Creative Cloud apps to complete tasks | TechCrunch

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to streamline creative tasks across its applications.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to orchestrate tasks across Creative Cloud

Adobe launched Firefly AI Assistant for creative tasks across its applications using natural language, entering public beta soon.

Adobe embraces conversational AI editing, marking a 'fundamental shift' in creative work

Adobe's Firefly AI assistant enables creators to edit using descriptive prompts, streamlining workflows and enhancing control over creative projects.

Adobe's new Firefly AI Assistant could forever change the way you use its apps

Adobe's Firefly AI Assistant simplifies creative workflows through a chat interface, making design software more accessible and efficient for all users.

Adobe's new Firefly AI assistant can use Creative Cloud apps to complete tasks | TechCrunch

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to streamline creative tasks across its applications.

fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence

Adobe launches Firefly AI Assistant to orchestrate tasks across Creative Cloud

Adobe launched Firefly AI Assistant for creative tasks across its applications using natural language, entering public beta soon.

more#adobe

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search

LinkedIn expands AI-powered conversational search tools to all users, enhancing search capabilities and personalization for better discovery.

Web development

fromWIRED

How to Use Google Chrome's New AI-Powered 'Skills'

Google Chrome introduces Skills, a feature allowing users to run AI prompts with shortcuts for various tasks.

Marketing

Creator content has become critical for retail media networks

Retail media and the creator economy are increasingly interconnected, enhancing advertising effectiveness through data-driven creator partnerships.

Digital life

fromwww.wanderwithjo.com

The Digital Nomad's Guide to Online Entertainment: What Works in the UK

Understanding the digital landscape in the UK is crucial for travelers, as many apps and services differ from other regions.

3 hours ago

OpenAI builds tool to track whether ChatGPT ads convert

OpenAI is developing ad measurement tools to compete for performance budgets through conversion tracking pixels.

fromWIRED

13 hours ago

AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

Nvidia faces potential competition as startups like Wafer optimize AI code for various chips, challenging its dominance in AI hardware.

fromNieman Lab

15 hours ago

Prediction markets are breaking the news and becoming their own beat

Prediction markets are evolving, becoming integral to news, with partnerships forming between market platforms and major news organizations.

fromPCMAG

Commercials Ruining YouTube? 8 Ad-Blocking Techniques That Still Work

Streaming ads on platforms like YouTube are disruptive but necessary for content creation funding.

fromComplex

Social Media Star Ruby Reid Reveals She's Been Running Her Instagram on AI

Ruby Reid utilizes AI tools to optimize her social media management, allowing her to compete effectively in the influencer market.

Digital life

fromComputerworld

Google's new AI app is a glimpse of the future

Offline AI tools like Google's AI Edge Eloquent provide essential functionality for users with limited connectivity.

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

FreeWheel's AI-Driven Context Engine Enables Global Contextual Targeting Across Premium Video

FreeWheel launched Context Engine, an AI-driven feature enhancing ad alignment with premium video content, improving brand recall and engagement.

Marketing

The Price And Promo Paradox; YouTube's Interactive TV Push | AdExchanger

Online advertisers must balance product pricing and ad spending to maintain market presence and customer engagement.

FreeWheel's AI-Driven Context Engine Enables Global Contextual Targeting Across Premium Video

FreeWheel launched Context Engine, an AI-driven feature enhancing ad alignment with premium video content, improving brand recall and engagement.

TelevisaUnivision Joins The Streaming Self-Service Bandwagon | AdExchanger

TelevisaUnivision launches self-serve ad platform for streaming inventory targeting US Hispanic audiences.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective in editorial tasks and creative processes.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective for tasks like sales, creative production, and marketing.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective in editorial tasks and creative processes.

Digiday+ Research: Publishers favor generative AI over predictive AI

Publishers prefer generative AI over predictive AI for various workflows, finding it more effective for tasks like sales, creative production, and marketing.

more#ai-in-publishing

#ai-development

fromTNW | Meta

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, reflecting his increased involvement in AI projects.

fromMedium

3 days ago

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.

fromTNW | Meta

Meta is building an AI version of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, reflecting his increased involvement in AI projects.

fromMedium

3 days ago

Mastra AI - The Modern Framework for Building Production-Ready AI Agents

Creating reliable, scalable AI systems requires more than simple prompts; it involves building infrastructure and managing complex workflows.

Meta Is On Track to Beat Google as the World's Top Ad Platform-Because It Mastered 3 Digital Media Principles

Meta is projected to surpass Google in global digital advertising revenue by 2026, marking a significant shift in the industry.

fromNieman Lab

Social traffic kinda stinks for news publishers now, in 3 charts

Social media traffic to news publishers has significantly declined, with Twitter traffic down 70% since 2022.

fromEntrepreneur

Is Your Small Business Invisible to ChatGPT and Google AI?

GEO optimizes brands and content for visibility in generative AI answers, helping small businesses compete effectively against larger companies.

fromGeeky Gadgets

Inside Seedance 2.0 : The Next Big Shift in AI Video Generation

Seedance 2.0 enhances AI-driven video production with lifelike avatars, precise sound synchronization, and customizable features for diverse industries.

fromCBR

Say Goodbye to a Major Streaming Service as Prime Video Phaseout Begins

Prime Video replaces its Ad Free plan with a new, improved Ultra plan featuring higher pricing and enhanced streaming options.

fromWIRED

20 hours ago

AI Slop Is Making the Internet Fake-Happy

AI-generated content now constitutes about 35% of new websites, leading to overly positive and sanitized online writing.

Programmatic Live Sports Buying Is Starting To Get Less Complicated | AdExchanger

Live sports presents significant programmatic advertising opportunities, despite challenges in the buying process.

fromwww.socialmediatoday.com

Meta simplifies ad performance elements

Meta updates its Pixel and Conversions API to simplify data gathering and improve ad targeting for businesses, especially smaller ones.

fromMarTech

19 hours ago

3 AI shifts reshaping market research | MarTech

AI is transforming market research by evolving from a tool for tasks to a collaborative research environment that enhances data-driven insights.

Meta Is Launching An Easy Button For CAPI | AdExchanger

Meta simplifies conversion tracking with a one-click implementation of its conversions API, making it more accessible for advertisers.

Artificial intelligence

Meta is reportedly building a Mark Zuckerberg AI clone

Artificial intelligence

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta Is Launching An Easy Button For CAPI | AdExchanger

Meta simplifies conversion tracking with a one-click implementation of its conversions API, making it more accessible for advertisers.

Meta is reportedly building a Mark Zuckerberg AI clone

Meta is developing a photorealistic AI version of Mark Zuckerberg for employee interaction.

The Morning After: Meta is reportedly working on an AI model of Mark Zuckerberg

Meta is developing an AI character based on Mark Zuckerberg to interact with employees, raising concerns about privacy and ethical implications.

AI chatbots are subtly trying to make you buy more stuff - here's how to protect yourself

AI can influence consumer purchasing decisions without their awareness, often through subtle persuasion methods.

fromMIT Technology Review

Building trust in the AI era with privacy-led UX

Well-designed consent experiences enhance trust and business performance, evolving privacy into an ongoing relationship rather than a one-time transaction.

fromThe Hollywood Reporter

Top Influencers' Secret Weapon for Engagement Might Be Replaced by AI

Evan Stanfield's marketing agency Clipping Culture utilizes freelancers to create shortform videos, while AI technology is increasingly used in video editing and production.

How AI Interfaces Are Reshaping Discovery, Trust And Decision Making

The traditional home page is losing its significance as AI assistants reshape how users interact with brands online.

fromSocial Media Examiner

Advanced AI Deep Research: Uncover Insights Your Competitors Are Missing : Social Media Examiner

AI deep research mode can significantly reduce analysis time for marketers by synthesizing vast amounts of information into actionable insights.

The Hottest Debate In Tech: Ads In AI

The debate in AI centers on the introduction of advertising in chatbot interactions and the financial implications of running AI systems.

From Streaming To AI: Agency Leaders' Next Big Media Bets

Streaming platform consolidation is reshaping agency strategies, emphasizing precision and adaptability in targeting consumer attention.

fromThe Drum

2 months ago

The future of TV. Interactive, connected, and...ad free?

Television and video content are growing and evolving: connected TV and OTT expand reach, shifting advertising and consumption across all demographics.