Hoodline, a network of local news outlets, has been posting AI-written stories under fake bylines; until recently, bylines linked to fake biographical profiles (Hadas Gold/CNN)

Mediagazer: Hoodline, a network of local news outlets, has been posting AI-written stories under fake bylines; until recently, bylines linked to fake biographical profiles (Hadas Gold/CNN)

Top News:

Press Gazette:

Tom Rubin, OpenAI's chief of IP and content, says publisher partnerships are “largely not” about training AI but instead about use of tools and display of news— It is “incumbent” on OpenAI to make sure smaller publishers get the same potential benefits from platforms like ChatGPT …
Discussion:

Dr. Rumman Chowdhury /
Dr. Rumman Chowdhury on LinkedIn: We can add The Atlantic to the growing list of media companies providing their data to train models. …

Jeff Jarvis /
Jeff Jarvis on LinkedIn: I don't think OpenAI is buying content for training. This is a lobbying and PR expense. OpenAI is buying friendship — or at least absence of litigation and lobbying. …

Damon Beres /
The Atlantic: A Devil's Bargain With OpenAI

Eugene Alvin Villar /
@seav@en.osm.town: So a few media outlets, including #TheAtlantic, #VoxMedia, and the owner of #Politico and #BusinessInsider have recently signed deals with #OpenAI. — An Atlantic senior editor describes this as a devil's bargain: https://www.theatlantic.com/ ...

Jackie Davalos /
Bloomberg: OpenAI Strikes Licensing Deals With The Atlantic and Vox Media

Los Angeles Times:

Report: Nelson Peltz' Trian Partners reaped ~$1B from its Disney stock after his unsuccessful proxy fight; Disney heeded some of his calls, cutting 8,000 jobs— In the end, veteran investor Nelson Peltz came away with a big win in his battle with the Walt Disney Co.

Discussion:
@rfaughnder

Discussion:

Ryan Faughnder /
@rfaughnder: Nelson Peltz won by losing https://www.latimes.com/...

RELATED:
CNBC: Source: Nelson Peltz has sold his full Disney stake; in April, Peltz' Trian Partners lost a proxy battle after trying to elect Peltz and Jay Rasulo to the board

Discussion:
Axios, The Ankler, New York Times, 24/7 Wall St., Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, The Hollywood Reporter, The Wrap, Deadline, Gizmodo, Reuters and Variety

Discussion:

Sean McNulty /
The Ankler: ☀️AMAZON Re-Org Signals Branded Content Push

Douglas A. McIntyre /
24/7 Wall St.: Nelson Peltz Made $1 Billion on Disney

Lauren Edmonds /
Business Insider: Disney's Bob Iger may be celebrating today after Nelson Peltz's latest move

Alexandra Canal /
Yahoo Finance: Activist investor Nelson Peltz sells entire Disney stake after proxy battle loss

Abid Rahman /
The Hollywood Reporter: Activist Investor Nelson Peltz Sells Disney Stake After Losing Proxy Battle

Stephanie Kaloi /
The Wrap: Nelson Peltz Sells His Entire $1 Billion Stake in Disney After Losing Proxy Battle, CNBC Reports

Dade Hayes /
Deadline: Mission Accomplished? Despite Losing Proxy Fight, Billionaire Nelson Peltz Reportedly Sells Entire Disney Stake For $1B In Profit

Sabina Graves /
Gizmodo: Disney No Longer Has to Worry About Billionaire Nelson Peltz Reuters: Billionaire Nelson Peltz rakes in $1B after selling entire Disney stake following board fight: report

Wall Street Journal:

Sources: Skydance sweetens its Paramount offer, making it more favorable to both voting and nonvoting shareholders and agreeing to put more money into Paramount— Paramount's independent committee of directors is expected to review the new bid soon — Skydance Media has submitted …

Discussion:
Reuters, Deadline, Variety, The Wrap, The Hollywood Reporter and Los Angeles Times

Discussion:

Jill Goldsmith /
Deadline: David Zaslav Is Talking M&A Again As WBD Pays Down Debt, Expands Max Globally

Todd Spangler /
Variety: Skydance Media Revises Paramount Global Bid to Make It More Attractive to Noncontrolling Shareholders

Lucas Manfredi /
The Wrap: Skydance Ups Cash Offer for Paramount and Courts Class B Stockholders in Restructured Offer

Bloomberg:

A look at Pixar's missteps since COVID-19: movies were released on Disney+ and key executives departed, leading to a focus on sequels to get back on track— After duds and missteps, the famed animation studio sees Inside Out 2 as key to restoring the magic.

Discussion:

Pamela McClintock /
The Hollywood Reporter: ‘Moana 2’ Sets Record for Most-Viewed Trailer in Pixar and Disney Animation History

Jerome Casio /
Screen Rant: Pixar Sequels & Reboots On The Way, 2 Likely Franchises Reportedly Revealed

Brian Dear /
@brianstorms@mastodon.social: @Mediagazer — I automatically and eagerly went to see every #Pixar #movie as they were released, every single one, from TOY STORY in 1995 until TOY STORY 3 in 2010. — I have not seen a single Pixar #film since. The first CARS was the warning sign of Disney's contamination. …

Edward Davis /
The Playlist: Pixar Considering Reboots For All Its Titles Including ‘The Incredibles’ & ‘Finding Nemo’

Mary Kate Carr /
The A.V. Club: Pixar, struggling for a new strategy, predictably turns to reboots, sequels, and “mass appeal”

Brandon Schreur /
ComingSoon.net: Finding Nemo 3: Pixar CCO Sees ‘A Lot of Opportunity There’

CNN:

Hoodline, a network of local news outlets, has been posting AI-written stories under fake bylines; until recently, bylines linked to fake biographical profiles— The articles on a local news site popping up around the country appear to cover what any community outlet would focus on: crime, local politics, weather and happenings.

Discussion:
@susanbordson, @hadas_gold and PolitiFact

Discussion:

Susan Bordson /
@susanbordson: @Hadas_Gold @BenMullin We—collectively as a public— have yet to know how to manage this *novel cultural crisis* we're in regarding valuing and championing the most accurate content & understandings possible & having them “win the day”. Thank you for amplifying these challenges, @Hadas_Gold

Hadas Gold /
@hadas_gold: A national network of local news sites is publishing AI-written articles under fake bylines. Experts are raising alarm https://www.cnn.com/...

Press Gazette:

UK banker Crispin Odey sues the Financial Times for libel over its June 2023 publication of allegations that Odey had sexually assaulted multiple women— Former City banker Crispin Odey is suing the Financial Times for libel after it published allegations that he had sexually assaulted multiple women.

Discussion:
Telegraph, Mediaite, London Evening Standard, Financial News, City A.M. and Talking Biz News

Discussion:

Callum Parke /
London Evening Standard: Former banker Crispin Odey suing Financial Times for libel at High Court

Edin Imsirovic /
Financial News: Crispin Odey launches libel claim against the Financial Times

Chris Roush /
Talking Biz News: London banker suing Financial Times for libel

Deadline:

Brian Weinstein moves from president and COO of Bad Robot to serving as 3 Arts Entertainment co-CEO and senior adviser to Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer— Former Bad Robot President and COO, Brian Weinstein, is heading over to Lionsgate in what is a dual role: He'll be the Co-CEO …

Discussion:

Julie Uhrman /
Julie Uhrman on LinkedIn: Congratulations Brian Weinstein! Having spent years at Lionsgate, you are joining an incredible team. I can't wait for you to bring your creativity, energy, and strategic powers to this studio. …

David Nathanson /
David Nathanson on LinkedIn: Congratulations to Brian Weinstein on being named Co-CEO at 3 Arts Entertainment and Senior Advisor to Lionsgate CEO Jon Feltheimer. …

Katcy Stephan /
Variety: Brian Weinstein Named Co-CEO of 3 Arts Entertainment and Senior Advisor to the Office of the CEO at Lionsgate

Jessica Pliska /
Jessica Pliska on LinkedIn: Words can't describe my pride, love and joy for my The Opportunity Network co-founder, partner, work husband, and lifelong friend, Brian Weinstein. …

Erik Gruenwedel /
Media Play News: Brian Weinstein Named Co-CEO of 3 Arts Entertainment, Senior Advisor to the Office of the CEO at Lionsgate

Walter Delph /
Walter Delph on LinkedIn: Congratulations to 3 Arts Entertainment and Lionsgate thanks to the hire of Brian Weinstein. During a rapidly evolving media landscape, Brian has created positive change at both CAA and Bad Robot. …

Etan Vlessing /
The Hollywood Reporter: Lionsgate Taps Former Bad Robot, CAA Exec Brian Weinstein as 3 Arts Co-CEO

Lucas Manfredi /
The Wrap: Brian Weinstein Joins 3 Arts Entertainment as Co-CEO

Jon Lafayette /
Next TV: Lionsgate Names Brian Weinstein Co-CEO of 3 Arts Entertainment

Next TV:

Virtual MVPD Philo, which carries 70+ entertainment channels and has 1M+ subscribers, raises prices for its Core tier to $28 per month, and adds AMC+ to Core— Sports-free virtual pay TV service is now streaming 70 channels for $28 a month, but it is tacking on AMC+ for free

Discussion:
Philo blog, @tvgrimreaper, The Streamable, StreamTV Insider, The Desk and Cord Cutters News

Discussion:

Andrew McCollum /
Philo blog: From Free To Premium: Philo Announces A New Bundled Package, Including AMC+, And Expands FAST Offering To Non-Subscribers @tvgrimreaper: The price increases will continue until morale improves. Philo is one of the least used internet TV bundles, with just 0.20% of US TV viewing in April.

David Satin /
The Streamable: Philo to Offer Free Streaming Channels to All Viewers, Regardless of Subscription Status

The Guardian:

A Haaretz journalist reveals Israeli security officials threatened him and blocked his reporting about a Mossad chief's efforts to intimidate an ICC prosecutor— Haaretz journalist was warned of ‘consequences’ if he reported on attempts by Mossad chief to intimidate ex-prosecutor

Discussion:

Jonathan Pollak /
Haaretz: Israel's Cause for Detention: ████ ██ █████

Gur Megiddo /
Haaretz: How Israeli Security Nixed Haaretz's Report Into Alleged Mossad Extortion of International Court Prosecutor @Greengordon@spore.social: Terrorist country: — “it was “explained that if I published the story I would suffer the consequences and get to know the interrogation rooms of the Israeli security authorities from the inside” — #Israel #haaretz — https://www.theguardian.com/ ...

Glyn Moody /
@glynmoody@mastodon.social: Israeli journalist describes threats over reporting on spy chief and #ICC - https://www.theguardian.com/ ... “Haaretz journalist was warned of ‘consequences’ if he reported on attempts by #Mossad chief to intimidate ex-prosecutor” #israel

Ariadne /
@ariadne@climatejustice.social: “Journalist threatened over reporting on spy chief and ICC, Israeli newspaper says - Haaretz says journalist warned of ‘consequences’ if he reported on attempts by head of the Mossad to intimidate ex-prosecutor of ICC” …

CNBC:

Sources and docs: Twitch will end the contracts of its current Safety Advisory Council members; the new council will be mostly composed of Twitch Ambassadors— Twitch on Friday will terminate all members of its Safety Advisory Council, according to sources familiar with the situation and documents viewed by CNBC.

Discussion:
The Verge and Hayden Field on LinkedIn, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

Ash Parrish /
The Verge: Twitch is disbanding its Safety Advisory Council and will replace it with streamers

Hayden Field /
Hayden Field on LinkedIn: Twitch on Friday will terminate all members of its Safety Advisory Council, according to sources familiar with the situation and documents viewed by CNBC. …

Axios:

Sources: X and Nexstar's NewsNation plan to host separate live town halls with Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.; the Biden campaign has not agreed to take part— - The Biden campaign has not agreed to take part. — A spokesperson for the Biden campaign declined to comment.

Discussion:
New York Times, @sarafischer, Poynter, Washington Post, CNN, NewsNation, The Daily Beast, CBS News and WSVN-TV

Discussion:

Sara Fischer /
@sarafischer: Scoop: @X and @NewsNation plan live town halls together with Trump, RFK Jr. https://www.axios.com/...

Tom Jones /
Poynter: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. files complaint about being left out of CNN presidential debate

Aaron Pellish /
CNN: RFK Jr. files complaint with Federal Election Commission over CNN debate criteria

William Vaillancourt /
The Daily Beast: Chris Cuomo Offers RFK Jr. an ‘Alternative’ Debate Platform

The Verge:

Meta begins rolling out TweetDeck-style customizable feeds on Threads globally, following a test that started earlier this month— Threads is widely rolling out a desktop site redesign that lets you customize your homepage with a series of feeds, similar to TweetDeck.

Discussion:

Jonathan V. Last /
@jvlast@threads.net: The problem isn't amplification vs de-emphasization. It's that the platform doesn't have a way for people to curate lists. Make a threads version of tweetdeck and all of these complaints go away and @mosseri can keep letting the algo work as it does in For You. @threads@threads.net: New on Threads: Make threads.net your own 📌 Starting this week, you can pin columns to keep track of the profiles and tags you love on web — as well as your saved posts, activity feed and more. Everything you need to know ⬇️

Adam Mosseri /
@mosseri@threads.net: We're starting to roll out the new threads.net on desktop globally, so you can customize and personalize what you see. We have a lot of great ideas to make this the best website to share ideas, so stay tuned for more and let us know if you have any suggestions 🙏🏼

Tim Fullerton /
@timfullerton@threads.net: Can you please tell us what you definite as “political news?” And if you won't, can you explain why?

Tim Mulholland /
@tlmii@threads.net: This layout would be a lot more useful with Lists.

Ernie Smith /
@ernie@writing.exchange: Congrats Threads on getting a feature Mastodon has had since 2017 https://www.theverge.com/...

Jonathan V. Last /
@jvlast@threads.net: Respectfully, this has not been my experience. I follow almost entirely political/news accounts and my For You feed is largely randos doing engagement farming.

@threads@threads.net:
You can also pin profiles or topics you're searching for by clicking the three-dot menu at the top right, then “Pin to home.” And if you're following a big game or the conversation around your favorite show, you can set a column to auto-update.

Ryan Christoffel /
9to5Mac: Threads on desktop rolls out power user features globally: customizable home screen, multiple columns, real-time updates

Karissa Bell /
Engadget: The TweetDeck clone for Threads is finally here

Reuters:

Sources: TikTok is working on a clone of its recommendation algorithm for its US users that may result in a version that operates independently of ByteDance— TikTok is working on a clone of its recommendation algorithm for its 170 million U.S. users that may result in a version …

Discussion:
The Verge, Music Business Worldwide and Music Ally, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

Richard Lawler /
The Verge: TikTok is reportedly splitting its source code to create a US-only algorithm

Daniel Tencer /
Music Business Worldwide: US appeals court sets accelerated schedule to hear TikTok's challenge to divest-or-ban law in September

Stuart Dredge /