Tag: generative AI

Apple is handing the CEO role to John Ternus on September 1, with Tim Cook moving to executive chairman, in a succession move that keeps leadership stable but shifts the company toward a more product-led posture. The change matters because…

OpenAI is shutting down Sora, exiting consumer AI video after failing to align its high compute costs with a scalable revenue model, despite strong demand and cultural traction. The move reflects a strategic pivot toward robotics, simulation, and enterprise use…

ByteDance is facing legal pressure from Disney, Paramount Skydance and the Motion Picture Association after its Seedance 2.0 AI video tool generated recognizable Hollywood characters and celebrity likenesses from simple prompts. The dispute isn’t just about copyright, it’s about who…

AI transformation in media isn't flashy generative content, but generative questions that collapse the gap between intent and insight. By enabling anyone to ask natural-language queries and receive trustworthy answers, AI shifts power away from gatekeepers and towards decision-makers.

Apple has launched Creator Studio Pro, a $12.99 per month subscription bundle combining Final Cut Pro, Logic Pro, Pixelmator Pro, and more with new AI features designed to streamline creative workflows. Rather than replacing creators, Apple’s AI assists with tasks…

Walmart is expanding its AI-powered advertising tools, rolling out sponsored prompts in its Sparky shopping assistant and beta-testing campaign automation features in its Marty platform. These AI tools aim to simplify and personalize ad experiences for both consumers and advertisers,…

The Streaming Wars recaps the ten most impactful stories of the year, highlighting industry-defining moments that shaped executive strategy across streaming, tech, and media. From Disney's AI licensing framework and YouTube’s reclassification as TV, to Netflix’s creator push and critical…

Canon is becoming the most valuable asset in an AI-driven entertainment economy, shifting the industry’s focus from content creation to content authority. As generative AI platforms proliferate, studios risk losing control unless they define and enforce what’s canonically “real” within…

Disney's investing $1 billion in OpenAI and licensing over 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars for use in OpenAI’s Sora, marking the first large-scale AI-native licensing deal by a major studio. The three-year partnership gives Sora users…

Digiday breaks down how the creator economy is expected to grow in 2026, with U.S. ad spend projected to hit $43.9 billion, an 18% increase year over year. Major gains are coming from paid amplification, both on and off social…