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Francis deSouza Takes Over as Scale AI CEO
The former Illumina chief and longtime enterprise technology executive officially takes the top job as Scale AI expands beyond data services.
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Microsoft’s Next Maia AI Chip Could Arrive in September
A reported September unveiling would push Microsoft deeper into custom silicon as cloud giants race to control AI infrastructure costs and capacity.
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X Will Replace Creator Revenue Sharing With Original Content Rewards
X will end its current creator revenue-sharing program and open applications for a replacement that emphasizes original reporting, analysis, images, video and meaningful transformation.
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The Singularity Is Here. It Just Doesn’t Look Like Hollywood.
Sam Altman’s claim that AI has crossed a historic threshold is less prophecy than operating warning: Capability is compounding faster than institutions can absorb it.
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IAB’s New Video Standard Could Reshape Media Buying
A proposed two-layer taxonomy would classify video by viewing experience and impression-level signals across CTV, social, retail media and other channels.
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Microsoft Puts AI Agents to Work in Cyber Defense
Project Perception coordinates red, blue and green AI agents to identify, assess and remediate vulnerabilities while keeping human operators in control.
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Universal Crosses $4 Billion at the Global Box Office
Franchise releases and filmmaker-driven films helped Universal reach the milestone before the end of the summer.
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EU Clears Paramount-Warner Deal With Distribution Conditions
Paramount agreed to address European theatrical-distribution concerns as the proposed combination moved closer to completion.
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Cinerama Dome Reopening Is a Bet on Event Moviegoing
The restoration preserves the landmark’s curved screen while adding a 14-screen Alamo Drafthouse complex next door.
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Polaris Festival Expands a Music Prize Into a Live Platform
Concerts, listening sessions, workshops and regional programs extend Polaris beyond a single awards night.