Tag: artificial intelligence

Suno, the leading AI music generation platform, has raised $250 million in funding, valuing the company at $2.45 billion. Backed by Menlo Ventures, NVentures, and others, the funding signals strong investor confidence despite Suno's ongoing legal battles with major record…

Kirby unpacks how AI has quietly become the dominant interface in the subscription economy, eclipsing streaming services, productivity tools, and even the OS itself. Drawing on new Bango research, he shows how consumers now rank AI agents above Netflix and…

Alphabet hit a record $102.35 billion in Q3 2025 revenue, driven by a breakout quarter for YouTube, which delivered $10.26 billion in ad sales, its first double-digit growth since 2022. Shorts now generate more revenue per watch hour than long-form,…

Netflix has developed an automated quality control system using neural networks to detect pixel-level artefacts like hot pixels in video content. The model processes high-resolution footage in real time with near-perfect recall, minimizing the need for labor-intensive manual reviews. This…

eMarketer forecasts that Connected TV (CTV) will account for 30% of daily digital media time in 2025, as mobile's dominance slips to 48.6%. Video platforms, led by services like Netflix and YouTube, are nearing 50% of all digital time and…

A new survey by Dan Rayburn and Amagi reveals a striking disconnect in media: despite AI dominating industry conversations, 68% of execs aren’t using it in their video workflows. In a cost-conscious market, adoption hinges on vendors proving ROI and…

LG Electronics has launched WebOS Hub 3.0, the latest update to its connected TV operating system, featuring AI-powered voice search, improved audio dialogue, and adaptive picture settings. The update also adds support for always-on displays, Wi-Fi 6, and Auracast Bluetooth…

AMC Networks has partnered with Runway AI to generate marketing materials and pre-visualizations, aiming to cut costs amid ongoing financial pressure. While marketed as a tool to empower creatives, the move reflects a broader industry shift where AI adoption is…

Banijay CEO Marco Bassetti sidestepped confirming interest in acquiring ITV Studios during SXSW London, stating there are no immediate plans. He emphasized industry consolidation as essential for competitiveness, citing scale as crucial for content investment, IP retention, and negotiating with…

Ask Skip tackles Hollywood’s AI push, exposing it as a cost-cutting measure disguised as creative empowerment. Studios are rapidly replacing pre- and post-production tasks with AI to slash overhead, not inspire storytelling. The true innovation won’t come from the top…