Elon Musk's X says it found a China-backed, anti-AI plot — on Elon Musk's X. Did it actually influence Americans?
More fuel for the "anti-AI is a psyop" crowd. Will that help them change minds?
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What smart people are saying about Meta's settlement
Some analysts applauded Meta for executing a shrewd business move that may force its competitors to impose similar restrictions.
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WaPo has been ordered to rehire Karen Attiah, who was fired for posts about white men following Charlie Kirk's killing
The Washington Post was ordered by an independent arbitrator to rehire Karen Attiah. The ruling said the paper should not have fired her.
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Tech tries a new message: You'd love data centers if China wasn't making you hate data centers
There are lots of reasons Americans overwhelmingly oppose data centers. But for some tech types, it's just easier to blame China.
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Disney is starting an employee stock purchase program and changing its health insurance plans
Disney is starting a stock purchase program and changing its health insurance plans, months after cutting stock-based pay for some tech employees.
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David Ellison's Paramount is hiring 2 more former Google execs
Paramount Skydance just hired two more former Google executives as part of David Ellison's tech push. Read the memo from product chief Dane Glasgow.
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Ad-free streaming can now run you $137 a month as another major service hikes prices
Streaming services are steadily raising prices, bringing the à la carte cost of the eight top streamers to over $137 a month.
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Disney is suing the FCC in a departure from former CEO Bob Iger's strategy
Disney's ABC is pushing back against the FCC, alleging "blatant retaliation" against its content in a new lawsuit.
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David Ellison's Paramount wants its WBD merger challengers to put up nearly $1.9 billion
Paramount Skydance wants those suing to stop its WBD deal to post a nearly $1.9 billion bond, saying it will miss out on "significant" cost savings.
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Josh D’Amaro’s vision for a Disney+ super app is taking shape — but comes with clear risks
Disney+ may soon be home to games and merchandise, but some analysts are skeptical that it can supercharge Disney's business.
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Paramount is putting monthly spending limits on Claude for tech employees to promote 'effective' AI use
Paramount Skydance is putting monthly limits on Claude token usage for employees to "ensure controlled spending and effective usage."
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Inside Paramount, employees say they have bigger concerns than a reported plan to ditch California
Paramount staffers say they're focused on what the WBD merger might mean for their jobs rather than reports of a potential relocation.
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OpenAI will bring ChatGPT ads to Brazil and Mexico, and is adding a raft of fresh features
OpenAI enhances ChatGPT ads with new targeting tools and expansion into Brazil and Mexico, according to an email reviewed by Business Insider.
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Alex Gibney's Elon doc isn't even out but Musk is already calling it a 'hit job'
Elon Musk called Alex Gibney's new documentary "MUSK" a "hit piece" and mocked its 4-hour runtime.
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Disney's CEO just confirmed the company is exploring a move into free streaming
Disney is looking at moving into free streaming, CEO Josh D'Amaro said, confirming a July report from Business Insider.
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Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro outlines his vision for Disney+ and AI in a new staff memo after a strong quarter
Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro said the company's strong quarter "reflects the strength of our businesses" and "the extraordinary work you do every day."
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Disney beats earnings estimates in CEO Josh D'Amaro's first full quarter — and strikes a TikTok deal
Disney posted strong earnings results, driven by surging profits in its entertainment segment and solid growth in experiences.
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David Ellison's Paramount beats earnings estimates — but may owe WBD shareholders more than $1 billion
Paramount Skydance's financial backers may soon owe billions of dollars to WBD shareholders after a judge ruled that its trial will start next March.
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Paramount's David Ellison seeks to distance himself from partisan politics after courting Trump
David Ellison courted Trump when seeking approval for his WBD deal. He argues in a new op-ed that his politics are "just like most Americans."
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I'm a CNN anchor and senior analyst. I start my day with a 2 a.m. wake-up and end it fighting to stay awake for my kids.
Audie Cornish is a CNN senior analyst, the anchor of "CNN This Morning with Audie Cornish," and the co-host of the podcast "Engagement Party."
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