Instagram’s new PG-13 system for teens is being launched with a significant cloud hanging over it: the “64% problem.” This refers to the finding from a recent independent report that …
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The Great Uncoupling: Artists Strategically Divorce Spotify for a Direct Fan Relationship
by admin477351A quiet but momentous “conscious uncoupling” is happening in the music industry, as a growing number of artists are strategically divorcing themselves from Spotify. This is not just an angry, …
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The UK regulator’s action against Google is far more than a mere slap on the wrist; it’s the deployment of a powerful new toolkit designed for deep, structural intervention. Understanding …
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Elon Musk’s attainment of a $500 billion net worth is a powerful demonstration of a business “halo effect,” where the spectacular success of one venture, Tesla, casts a brilliant light …
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The future of Spotify is now officially in the hands of a leadership trio. Founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become the executive chairman, a role in …
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The fate of Meta’s subscription service in Europe is a tale of two laws: the EU’s powerful Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the UK’s distinct interpretation of its own data …
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The fine line between “choice architecture” and “consumer deception” is the central theme of a federal trial against Amazon that started this week. The U.S. government is arguing that the …
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The ultimate challenge for artificial intelligence is moving from the world of pure logic and data to the messy, nuanced world of human events. A recent forecasting competition suggests that …
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OpenAI’s new teen safety feature is being criticized by some as a form of digital paternalism, where a tech company and its algorithm presume to know what is best for …
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Elon Musk’s nearly one-billion-dollar investment in Tesla is more than a corporate maneuver; it is a political and economic manifesto. In an era of increasing debate about the role of …