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Netflix Is Doubling Down on Ads and Dabbling in AI

gizmodo.com Bruce Gil 2026-01-23 21:10:31

When Netflix debuted its video streaming service back in 2011, it seemed like it would usher in the end of the television commercial. Fast-forward 14 years, and Netflix is now working on growing its own ad network and it thinks this is the future of the business. Well, that and AI. Netflix execs told investors on Thursday that it is on track to double its advertising revenue this year. They did not say whether they would follow in the footsteps of other streaming networks and increase the ad lo

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When Will You See AI-Generated Content on Netflix? It's Possible You Already Have

cnet.com See Full Bio 2026-01-23 20:27:11

How soon will it be before Netflix subscribers begin to see movies and TV show that were made with generative AI technology? According to CEO Ted Sarandos, it's already happened. In a video conference call after Netflix's earnings were announced on July 17, Sarandos took questions, one of which was focused on when and how the streaming company will generate content with artificial intelligence tools. Surprisingly, Sarandos said the company already did it, on an Argentinian sci-fi show called E

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Meta says it won't sign Europe AI agreement, calling it an overreach that will stunt growth

cnbc.com Samantha Subin 2026-01-24 02:22:52

Meta Platforms declined to sign the European Union's artificial intelligence code of practice because it is an overreach that will "stunt" companies, according to global affairs chief Joel Kaplan. "Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI," Kaplan wrote in a post on LinkedIn Friday. "This code introduces a number of legal uncertainties for model developers, as well as measures which go far beyond the scope of the AI Act." Last week, the European Commission published a final iteration of its

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iPhone 17 Air will have new 6.6-inch screen size with these rumored features

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2026-01-24 02:42:37

This fall, Apple will launch a brand new flagship iPhone model: the iPhone 17 Air. Its ultra-thin, futuristic design will be the main selling point, but the iPhone 17 Air is also expected to come with a brand new 6.6-inch screen size. Here’s what rumors say about the display. 6.6-inch iPhone 17 Air display expected to support ProMotion and more If you’re considering buying an iPhone 17 Air this fall, the screen will no doubt be an important factor. Rumors for the iPhone 17 Air indicate its di

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Engadget Podcast: Ancestra director Eliza McNitt defends AI as a creative tool

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-24 02:00:42

Eliza McNitt is no stranger to new media. Her 2017 project, Fistful of Stars, was a fascinating look at stellar birth in virtual reality, while her follow-up Spheres explored black holes and the death of stars. Now with her short film Ancestra, McNitt has tapped into Google's AI tools to tell a deeply personal story. Working with Google Deepmind and director Darren Aronofsky's studio Primordial Soup, McNitt used a combination of live-action footage and AI-generated media to tell the story of her

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Xi Jinping warns against China's overinvestment in EVs and AI

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-24 02:40:55

Chinese President Xi Jinping has bluntly questioned a nationwide rush of investment into the AI and EV industries. As deflation anxiety grows and Trump’s trade war with China ramps up, the world’s second largest economy is turning to fast-growth tech industries to remain competitive. But Xi appears to think that the strategy is flawed. As reported by the Financial Times , China's President sent out a pointed message about over-investment at the two-day Central Urban Work Conference in Beijing.

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The Art of Roland-Garros

news.ycombinator.com Juan Buis 2026-01-19 16:40:17

All of the tournament's iconic posters in one place. All posters are the copyright of their respective artists and the Fédération Française de Tennis. This site is an independent fan gallery and is not affiliated with Roland-Garros or the Fédération Française de Tennis.

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ICE Is Getting Unprecedented Access to Medicaid Data

news.ycombinator.com Leah Feiger 2026-01-24 02:15:58

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials are getting access to the personal data of nearly 80 million people on Medicaid in order to acquire "information concerning the identification and location of aliens in the United States,” according to an information exchange agreement viewed by WIRED. The agreement, which is titled “Information Exchange Agreement Between the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for Disclosure of Identity and Locat

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OpenAI Quietly Turns to Google to Stay Online

gizmodo.com Luc Olinga 2026-01-24 00:30:08

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has quietly added Google Cloud as one of its official service providers, meaning Google will now help power the systems that run ChatGPT and other AI products. This development was disclosed on OpenAI’s website in a list of what are called sub-processors, or companies that handle or process user data on OpenAI’s behalf. For everyday users, it may not seem like a big deal. But behind the scenes, it is a major shift. OpenAI, which is backed by Microsoft, has

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The IRS Is Building a Vast System to Share Millions of Taxpayers’ Data With ICE

gizmodo.com William Turton 2026-01-24 02:15:56

This story was originally published by ProPublica. ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. The Internal Revenue Service is building a computer program that would give deportation officers unprecedented access to confidential tax data. ProPublica has obtained a blueprint of the system, which would create an “on demand” process allowing Immigration and Customs Enforcement to obtain the ho

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Microsoft’s constant layoffs risk creating a culture of fear

theverge.com Tom Warren 2026-01-24 00:00:00

is a senior editor and author of Notepad , who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 years. I can’t open LinkedIn without seeing a new post from a Microsoft employee who lost their job in the company’s latest round of layoffs. Around 15,000 jobs have been eliminated at Microsoft over the past couple months — the biggest cuts at the company in more than a decade. I’ve spoken to more than a dozen Microsoft employees in recent weeks, and everyone is concerned about the

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Google’s AI Mode could soon get an important Gemini feature (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 06:55:51

Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on new ways that improve how you access AI Mode chat history inside the Google app for Android. The history of chats with AI Mode could soon be grouped under the Activity tab, alongside your regular search history and bookmarks. Google could also enable the option to share AI Mode conversations, which is currently not possible. Google has been fervently promoting Search’s AI Mode alongside Gemini. After recently adding AI Mode to Circl

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WhatsApp should prepare to stop operating in Russia, official says

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-24 06:00:44

A Russian lawmaker who regulates the IT industry said WhatsApp should prepare to stop offering its services in the country. Anton Gorelkin, the deputy head of the lower house of parliament's IT committee, said that it's very likely that WhatsApp will be placed on a list of restricted software, as Reuters reports. WhatsApp owner Meta is designated as an extremist organisation in Russia, which has banned Facebook and Instagram since 2022. This week, President Vladimir Putin issued a directive for

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DuckDuckGo now allows you to filter out AI images in search results

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-24 06:43:26

DuckDuckGo is making it easier to wade through some of the AI slop that has taken over the internet in recent months. This week, the company introduced a new filter for removing AI-generated images from search results. The next time you use the browser, you'll see a new dropdown menu titled "AI images." From there, you can set whether you want to see AI content or not. New setting: hide AI-generated images in DuckDuckGo Our philosophy about AI features is “private, useful, and optional.” Our

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Travelers to the U.S. must pay a new $250 'visa integrity fee' – what to know

news.ycombinator.com Monica Pitrelli 2026-01-24 05:50:47

Visitors to the United States will need to pay a "visa integrity fee," according to a provision of the Trump administration's recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The fee applies to all visitors who need nonimmigrant visas to enter, and cannot be waived. However travelers may also be able to get the fees reimbursed, according to the provision. Details about the new requirement are scant, which has resulted in "significant challenges and unanswered questions regarding implementation,"

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What’s on offer at a luxury Bay Area longevity clinic

news.ycombinator.com Catherine Ho 2026-01-24 05:56:02

Human Longevity, a medical clinic in South San Francisco’s biotech corridor, feels more like a spa than a doctor’s office. The floors of the 8,000-square-foot space are sleek and white, the walls bamboo with moss accents. Visitors are referred to as clients, not patients, as they are ushered into private rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, snacks, full bathrooms with showers, and cameras for Zoom meetings — a feature meant to accommodate executives who fly in for the day for multi-hour batteries of test

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Nothing’s Headphone 1 Copied the AirPods Max’s Dumbest Accessory, and Now I Actually Need One

gizmodo.com James Pero 2026-01-24 06:37:42

Apple’s AirPods Max are iconic for lots of reasons. Firstly, it’s Apple, so they have just a teensy bit of name-brand recognition. Secondly, there’s the sound—Apple’s over-ear headphones might look a little boring, but they sound consistently great. Good enough to actually make a $550 price tag work. There’s also a third iconic aspect, though this one may be notable for the wrong reasons. If you guessed the “iBra” carrying case, congratulations, you win a free ticket to tech nerd jail. As iconi

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Meta refuses to sign EU’s AI code of practice

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2026-01-24 05:52:44

Meta has refused to sign the European Union’s code of practice for its AI Act, weeks before the bloc’s rules for providers of general-purpose AI models take effect. “Europe is heading down the wrong path on AI,” wrote Meta’s chief global affairs officer Joel Kaplan in a post on LinkedIn. “We have carefully reviewed the European Commission’s Code of Practice for general-purpose AI (GPAI) models and Meta won’t be signing it. This Code introduces a number of legal uncertainties for model developer

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Salesforce used AI to cut support load by 5% — but the real win was teaching bots to say ‘I’m sorry’

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-01-24 11:00:00

Want smarter insights in your inbox? Sign up for our weekly newsletters to get only what matters to enterprise AI, data, and security leaders. Subscribe Now Salesforce has crossed a significant threshold in the enterprise AI race, surpassing 1 million autonomous agent conversations on its help portal — a milestone that offers a rare glimpse into what it takes to deploy AI agents at massive scale and the surprising lessons learned along the way. The achievement, confirmed by company executives

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Apple's AirPods 4 are up to 33 percent off right now

engadget.com Unknown 2026-01-24 11:50:11

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . Prime Day is no more, but you can still save on Apple’s earbuds. If you're on the market for a new pair of AirPods, you're in luck. The latest AirPods 4 are down to some of the best prices we've seen. You can pick up the standard AirPods 4 for $90, a 30-percent discount, or the AirPod

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The creepy AI era is here

theverge.com Jacob Kastrenakes 2026-01-24 11:00:00

Would you like Siri more if it had a face? Ever since Elon Musk added a weird anime girlfriend to Grok, I’ve been wondering if there’s a not-so-distant future where all of our AI assistants are much more clearly personified. Grok makes it feel deeply uncomfortable, but I’m not so sure it has to be that way: we’re basically just talking about Cortana. This week on The Vergecast, we’re talking all about AI, how powerful it can be in the home, and the uncomfortable feelings were getting talking to

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9to5Mac Daily: July 18, 2025 – Meta vs Apple, AirPods

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2026-01-24 16:50:25

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by 1Password: For a limited time, get $20 off the easiest way to stay secure online with 1Password—featuring a new passkey feature that lets you go passwordless on compatible apps and sites. New episodes of 9to5Mac Daily are recorded every weekday. Subscribe

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Delta Air Lines is using AI to set the maximum price you’re willing to pay

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-01-24 14:50:57

Delta Air Lines is leaning into dynamic ticket pricing that uses artificial intelligence to individually determine the highest fee you’d willingly pay for flights, according to comments Fortune spotted in the company’s latest earnings call. Following a limited test of the technology last year, Delta is planning to shift away from static ticket prices entirely after seeing “amazingly favorable” results. “We will have a price that’s available on that flight, on that time, to you, the individual,”

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Perplexity’s Comet is the AI browser Google wants

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-01-24 16:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Perplexity has just launched its agentic answer to Google Chrome — it’s called Comet, and it knocked out a slate of tasks on my behalf, though I think I could’ve done some faster myself. The new AI-powered browser is currently only available to Perplexity Max subscribers or through an early access waitlist, and it’s supposed to simplify the way you

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Netflix starts using GenAI in its shows and films

techcrunch.com Ivan Mehta 2026-01-24 16:21:46

Companies developing video AI models and tools often talk about working with Hollywood studios to make certain workflows possible. On Thursday, Netflix said that it has started using AI in movies and shows it produces. Speaking at the company’s post-results conference call, the company’s co-CEO, Ted Sarandos, said that the platform had “the very first GenAI final footage to appear on screen” in an Argentine show called “El Atonata.” He noted that Netflix’s internal production group teamed up wi

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OpenAI launches a full-fledged ChatGPT agent which can work without supervision

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 23:21:07

Calvin Wankhede / Android Authority TL;DR OpenAI has announced a new ChatGPT agent mode that can operate independently without active supervision. ChatGPT agent combines the previous capabilities of web operators and deep research, allowing it to think more like a human. It can connect with and work on third-party apps, such as Gmail or Google Drive, with minimal input. OpenAI has just announced that it is stepping into the era of more sophisticated agentic AI with a new ChatGPT feature. A n

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GrapheneOS makers take a knife to this ‘Google-free’ phone coming to the US

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-01-24 23:36:51

Paul Jones / Android Authority TL;DR The team behind the GrapheneOS platform has criticized the Fairphone Gen 6 for apparent security issues. The team added that the Fairphone model sold in the US lacks “bare minimum” privacy and security protections. Even the standard Fairphone Gen 6 was criticized for delayed software patches and the lack of a secure element. The Fairphone Gen 6 is one of the best Android phones to get if you want a repairable and sustainable smartphone experience. The dev

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This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

zdnet.com Cesar Cadenas 2026-01-24 23:00:18

ZDNET's key takeaways The MSI Claw 8 AI+ is available through the company's online store and Amazon for $999. It stands tall as a high-performing gaming handheld with a vibrant touchscreen and unique design. However, its large size won't be for everyone, and there are a few software bugs. View now at MSI View now at Best Buy View now at B&H Photo and Video more buying choices When it launched in 2017, the Nintendo Switch had a massive impact on the gaming industry. It showed the world that it

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DIY Telescope Mods That Transformed My Astrophotography

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-21 06:53:45

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Arva AI (YC S24) Is Hiring an AI Research Engineer (London, UK)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-01-24 23:05:26

Location: In person, Central London, 4-5 days in office Type: Full-Time NB: We are able to sponsor visas Arva AI is revolutionising financial crime intelligence with our cutting-edge AI Agents. By automating manual human review tasks, we enhance operational efficiency and help financial institutions handle AML reviews, while cutting operational costs by 80%. As the AI Research Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in building and iterating on LLM-based and agentic features of our AI-powered c

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Netflix Is Doubling Down on Ads and Dabbling in AI

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Meta says it won't sign Europe AI agreement, calling it an overreach that will stunt growth

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WhatsApp should prepare to stop operating in Russia, official says

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This MSI handheld could replace my gaming laptop, and not just for its more portable design

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