NewJeans star Hanni gives a tearful testimony on workplace harassment to South Korean lawmakers, alleging that the entertainment agency Hybe undermined her band (Mark Savage/BBC)

Mediagazer: NewJeans star Hanni gives a tearful testimony on workplace harassment to South Korean lawmakers, alleging that the entertainment agency Hybe undermined her band (Mark Savage/BBC)

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Wall Street Journal:

The NYT sends a cease-and-desist letter to AI startup Perplexity to stop using its content; Perplexity says it is “interested in working with every” publisher— Publisher demands that Perplexity stop accessing its content. Startup isn't interested “in being anyone's antagonist,” CEO says.
Discussion: Seeking Alpha, PCMag, @glenngabe, @lutherlowe, @rustybrick, @scottadamssays, @brianstelter and Reuters, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

Ravikash Bakolia /
Seeking Alpha: New York Times sends Perplexity ‘cease and desist’ notice over content use: report

Glenn Gabe /
@glenngabe: You mean the robots.txt block isn't working?... :) -> The NYT sends a cease-and-desist letter to AI startup Perplexity to stop using its content; Perplexity says it is “interested in working with every publisher” “In its letter to Perplexity, the Times asked the startup to [image]

Luther Lowe /
@lutherlowe: Sometimes it's easy to forget all the ways Google “competes” on the “merits” 🙄 [image]

Barry Schwartz /
@rustybrick: Why not respect the robots.txt?

Scott Adams /
@scottadamssays: Try the Perplexity app for five minutes and tell me Google still has a business model. You might never use Google again.

Brian Stelter /
@brianstelter: The NYT “is picking another fight in the AI world. The publisher has sent generative-AI startup Perplexity a ‘cease and desist’ notice demanding that the firm stop accessing and using its content...” https://www.wsj.com/...

Zaheer Kachwala /
Reuters: NYT sends AI startup Perplexity ‘cease and desist’ notice over content use, WSJ reports

New York Times:

Five ex-Pitchfork journalists launch online subscription music outlet Hearing Things, aiming to capture Pitchfork's independent spirit, starting at $70 per year— After the popular publication was folded into GQ, a group of them is striking out on its own. One of the first orders of business: doing away with album scores.

Discussion:

J. Escobedo Shepherd /
@jawnita: Spent my summer (and spring!) making a music and culture publication with @ryandombal @jillian_mapes @CineMasai_ @cushac and gosh wow here we are :) https://www.hearingthings.co/

Jeremy D. Larson /
@jeremydlarson: So stoked for this huge crew @jillian_mapes @ryandombal @CineMasai_ @cushac @jawnita and for music journalism —> https://www.hearingthings.co/

Jill Mapes /
@jillian_mapes: finally able to mention that some pals and I started our own music publication!!!!!!!!! @hearingthingsco https://hearingthings.co/

Damon K /
@dada_drummer: Yes please

Tom Breihan /
@tombreihan: Exactly what the game's been missing. I cannot wait to see this thing soar.

Ben Mullin /
@benmullin: new: Nearly a year ago, Condé Nast gutted Pitchfork. Now, a group of alumni are teaming up to build a new music magazine for the Tiktok/Spotify era https://www.nytimes.com/... @pellz_: Would be dope if this could be like, the next stereogum. Real ones are at work on this, so big hopes. We should all support it, i'ma subscribe next week.

Mark Richardson /
@markrichardson: some old friends from the p4k days have started an online music mag! thrilled for them & excited to be reading @jillian_mapes @ryandombal @cushac @jawnita @CineMasai_ on music https://www.hearingthings.co/

BBC:

NewJeans star Hanni gives a tearful testimony on workplace harassment to South Korean lawmakers, alleging that the entertainment agency Hybe undermined her band— A member of the chart-topping K-pop group NewJeans has tearfully testified to South Korean lawmakers as part of an enquiry into workplace harassment.

Discussion:
Agence France-Presse: NewJeans star Hanni breaks down before Seoul lawmakers: If we respect each other as human beings, there would be no workplace harassment- WATCH @kchartsmaster: NewJeans' Hanni during her speech at the National Assembly: — “I talked about the incident on the live broadcast with the NewJeans members previously. While getting my hair and make-up done i greeted a member of other team, and when I came out again, their manager told them to [image] @poppykpoppie: even the lawmakers from both parties were in awe about hanni's courage and this momentous event that will shift the paradigms of k-pop. [image] @cato_o_o: Assemblyman Ahn Ho-young: I'd like to ask CEO Kim Joo-young a question. Did the witness ever report workplace harassment to you? If so, what actions did you take? Exchanges between Assemblyman, Kim Joo Young and Hanni 👇 [image]

Dishya Sharma /
News18: NewJeans' Hanni Admits To Facing Workplace Bullying, Targets HYBE Chairman Bang Si Hyuk

Aabgina Cos /
Philstar Life: NewJeans' Hanni testifies at the National Assembly about workplace harassment Korea Joongang Daily: ‘We are all human’: NewJeans' Hanni sheds tears during testimony at National Assembly

Agence France-Presse:
K-pop star Hanni of NewJeans tells South Korea lawmakers of workplace bullying

Financial Times:

Internal memo: the BBC plans to cut 155 BBC News jobs, including closing Asian Network News and the HARDtalk program, to save £24M, or 4% of BBC News' budget— Broadcaster hopes move will save £24mn from budget, according to internal memo sent to staff

Discussion:
Deadline, Prolific North, Clean Feed, @stephensackur, @j_bloodworth, @mrpmharrison, @doylech, @robburl, @peterboghossian, @john_foremancbe, @oflynnsocial, @helenclarknz, @pankajpachauri, @carmenkamanlau, @afneil, @dougalshaw, @mikehughes_, @tmchivers, @lucy_pawle, @mathewhulbert, @thusi_kumar, @gideonrachman, @winterdakhan, @mazzucatom, @raymondsnoddy, @timothy_stanley, @aflemingbrown, @kimghattas, @joannenadler, @piersmorgan, @goldenmatonga, @amitbasu71, @soniasodha, @nickbryantny, @martp132, @bill_emmott, @stephensackur and @ericlatiff

Discussion:

Max Goldbart /
Deadline: BBC Axes ‘HARDtalk’ As Dozens Of Layoffs Hit News Division

Chris Newbould /
Prolific North: 155 more jobs to go across BBC news operations

Stephen Sackur /
@stephensackur: Me too, Piers, believe me! But we've got a few months left to run, so how about we catch up in the @BBCHARDtalk studio before they switch the lights off?

James Bloodworth /
@j_bloodworth: God what a terrible decision coming hot on the heels of the Newsnight fiasco

Phil Harrison /
@mrpmharrison: Good grief. The BBC News and Current Affairs dept is being absolutely gutted. Tim Davie is a cultural vandal. He's destroying the Beeb before our eyes.

Chris Doyle /
@doylech: Politicians will be relieved. No Hardtalk. Newsnight dumbed down. Are fact based, tough interviews a thing of the past?

Rob Burley /
@robburl: So the BBC cuts the last long- form interview show on British TV. Really awful news.

Peter Boghossian /
@peterboghossian: HARDtalk is indispensable. It's the only show that truly puts people's feet to the fire. Legacy media cannot and will not duplicate it. My sincere hope is that independent media picks up the show and retains @stephensackur and his team. This is a terrible loss. @john_foremancbe: Get rid of Newsnight, Hard Talk and reduce the reach of the World Service. But at least we've still got The One Show, Strictly, Lineker, and Mrs Brown's Boys. ‘Nation shall speak peace unto nation’ no more.

Patrick O'Flynn /
@oflynnsocial: Very sad to hear this. They occasionally made some rather dry choices of subjects to interview, but it was a proper cross-examination. Good programme. Axing it is evidence of more dumbing down.

Helen Clark /
@helenclarknz: What is going on at the #BBC? @BBCHARDtalk is appreciated around the world for its searching interviews on critical issues. Its demise would be a major loss for journalism, broadcasting, and public accountability.

Pankaj Pachauri /
@pankajpachauri: Sad news. Now even @BBCWorld is not able to talk hard to world leaders. It was a crucial intervention on British diplomacy. #RIP @carmenkamanlau: Remember back then it was sometimes depressing but most of the time amusing seeing Hong Kong politicians went on @BBCHARDtalk. It is very effective in delivering world news / foreign affairs indeed. 😭😭😭

Andrew Neil /
@afneil: It is VERY depressing news indeed. Sorry to hear this Stephen. The BBC seems determined to give up so much of what makes it special and to do more of what everybody else does.

Dougal Shaw /
@dougalshaw: Sad to hear this @stephensackur. Hardtalk is a great show. I was lucky enough to work there for 4 years, working with both Tim Sebastian and yourself (including some memorable trips!). So much research goes into each interview. Good luck with your next adventure.

Tom Chivers /
@tmchivers: Watch as politicians again line up to condemn the BBC's appalling cuts and closures (correct!), then refuse to increase its public funding and leave 15+ years of destructive cuts and commercialisation in place.

Lucy Pawle /
@lucy_pawle: Some sad news. At a time of huge global upheaval & uncertainty, when holding decision-leaders around the world to account is more vital than ever, it's disappointing to learn the BBC plans to close HARDtalk. We are a small but mighty team, and it's been amazing to work here. @mathewhulbert: A truly shameful decision by the @BBC/@BBCNews to axe @BBCHARDtalk. A programme I've greatly watched, listened to, enjoyed, and learned from over many years. Sometimes the BBC is its own worst enemy. #BBCNews #BBCHardtalk

Dr. Thusiyan Nandakumar /
@thusi_kumar: This is a real shame. I remember the @BBCHARDtalk grilling of Gotabaya Rajapaksa on war crimes in Sri Lanka and the fiery exchange that followed. This journalism was sorely needed in 2010, and probably even more so now. Best of luck @stephensackur. Hope this is not the end! [video]

Gideon Rachman /
@gideonrachman: This is a great shame. I don't understand how the BBC can rightly talk up the importance of the BBC World Service as a means to fight back against misinformation- and then shut down BBC Worlds flagship current affairs programme

Winter Coffee /
@winterdakhan: Stephen, you took @BBCHARDtalk to a whole new level and your unbiased and deeply researched journalism speaks for itself. I urge you to continue your brilliant work in an independent fashion, like what @mehdirhasan is doing with @zeteo_news. Maybe even partner! @stephensackur

Mariana Mazzucato /
@mazzucatom: Terrible news! And especially after already ruining @BBCNewsnight turning it into a boring sofa sitting talk show.

Raymond Snoddy /
@raymondsnoddy: Totally depressing and part of a pattern that includes the evisceration of Newsnight

Tim Stanley /
@timothy_stanley: Sad, bad news.

Alex Fleming-Brown /
@aflemingbrown: HARDtalk was responsible for many of my late night iPlayer binges. Sad to see it go.

Kim Ghattas /
@kimghattas: Yet another terrible decision by the BBC, gutting the organisation inside out, closing down the best shows and the best channels. A real shame.... @stephensackur sad we won't see you on our screens anymore, thank you for years of amazing shows, will look out for your next move.

Jo-Anne Nadler /
@joannenadler: @stephensackur Sadly the evidence suggests otherwise: so many serious shows jettisoned; On the Record gone, Panorama relegated, Newsnight emasculated, World Service cut (FO's fault) - even though audience appetite for long form serious interviews evident from success of countless podcasts.

Piers Morgan /
@piersmorgan: What a shame. Always enjoyed HARDtalk and your masterful interrogations, even when it once me on the receiving end! Very surprised the BBC is ending it.

Golden Matonga /
@goldenmatonga: Terrible news for all who love journalism.

Amit Basu /
@amitbasu71: What a ridiculous decision. @BBCHARDtalk is the most distinctive and best thing on BBC World / BBC News, and does a huge amount for its reputation overseas. We need more long form interviews with the powerful and influential, not fewer.

Sonia Sodha /
@soniasodha: This is such a regrettable decision by the BBC

Nick Bryant /
@nickbryantny: If ever there ever was a historical moment when the world needed BBC Hardtalk, with the brilliant @stephensackur at its helm, it is now. He's the best inquisitor in the business....

Martin Parker /
@martp132: This is a bizarre decision, getting rid of one of the few remaining long-form interview shows and one that is so highly regarded around the world. Never underestimate the capacity of the BBC to press the self-destruct button.

Bill Emmott /
@bill_emmott: @stephensackur @BBCHARDtalk That's terrible news. A really excellent show, in which you deepened an already excellent format. When so much in the media has gone shallow, the BBC should cherish depth and distinctiveness, and indeed boast about it

Stephen Sackur /
@stephensackur: THREAD: 1. PERSONAL NEWS: Today BBC News has announced plans to close @BBCHARDtalk after 3 decades holding the world's politicians and powerbrokers to account. This is sad news for me personally, but much more important, I think it's depressing news for the BBC🧵

Eric Latiff /
@ericlatiff: BBC Hard Talk will be no more. Sad.

New York Times:

Tina Brown, who became synonymous with Manhattan media in the 1980s and 1990s, launches Fresh Hell, a weekly Substack diary newsletter in “notebook form”— Tina Brown's decision to join Substack is a coup for the newsletter company, which considers prestigious names to be magnets …

Discussion:
@jtes, @mediaevan and Fresh Hell

Discussion:

Jessica Testa /
@jtes: I spoke to Tina Brown about joining Substack (and a little bit of media gossip) https://www.nytimes.com/...

Evan DeSimone /
@mediaevan: This is going to be ridiculous. That said, I am SUBSCRIBED. https://www.nytimes.com/...

Tina Brown /
Fresh Hell: Welcome to FRESH HELL: Tina Brown's Diary

Associated Press:

Taliban-run media stops showing images of living beings in some Afghan provinces to comply with morality laws, sparking press freedom concerns— Taliban run-media have stopped showing images of living beings in some Afghan provinces to comply with morality laws, an official confirmed Tuesday.

Discussion:
Times of India, Daily Mail, Amu TV, @natiqmalikzada, @qaisalamdar, @visegrad24, WION, Outlook India, Global Village Space, The Independent, LBC, Telegraph, Boing Boing and PetaPixel

Discussion:

Ed Holt /
Daily Mail: Taliban ban photographs of ‘all living things’ in Afghanistan, claiming it is forbidden under Islamic law

Natiq Malikzada /
@natiqmalikzada: The Taliban announced that they are banning the publication of images of living beings in the media. According to the Taliban's morality ministry, the rule will be enforced gradually. Many reports from the northern Takhar province indicates that they have banned local TV stations [image]

Qais Alamdar /
@qaisalamdar: Don't be surprised, the Taliban banned images of living beings back in the 90s. They are reintroducing it now; which reinforces their core belief system and that they have not changed—even slightly. That being said, the generation growing up under the Taliban is a lost one. [image] @visegrad24: BREAKING: The Afghan Taliban announce they are introducing a new law banning the publication of images of living beings in the media [image] The Independent: Taliban media forced to stop showing images of ‘living beings’ under strict new laws

Henry Moore /
LBC: Taliban bans all images of living things in Afghanistan

Mark Frauenfelder /
Boing Boing: Taliban bans all images of living things in Afghanistan

Jaron Schneider /
PetaPixel: The Taliban Bans Publishing Photos and Videos of All Living Things

The Wrap:

WBD plans to launch Max in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand on November 19, with pricing details to be announced— Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand also among new countries where you'll be able to see “Dune: Prophecy”

Discussion:
Deadline, Broadband TV News, WORLD SCREEN, Media Play News, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Advanced Television, Bloomberg and Reuters

Discussion:

Jesse Whittock /
Deadline: Warner Bros. Discovery's Max To Launch In Seven Asian Markets On November 19

Kristin Brzoznowski /
WORLD SCREEN: Max Rolling Out In Seven New Markets

Thomas K. Arnold /
Media Play News: Max Set to Launch Nov. 19 in Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Other Asian Countries

Patrick Frater /
Variety: Max Confirmed to Launch in Seven Asian Territories in November

Patrick Brzeski /
The Hollywood Reporter: Warner Bros. Discovery Confirms Max Launch in 7 Asian Markets in November

Sifted:

UK tech journalist Steve O'Hear, who worked for TechCrunch for over a decade before leaving to work in tech in 2021, and had muscular dystrophy, died at age 49— Former TechCrunch reporter Steve O'Hear has died after a short illness, his team announced today

Discussion:
TechCrunch, @sarahdrinkwater, @mgsiegler, @megancaywood, Cordelia Meacher on LinkedIn, @techcrunch, @shonaghosh, @mikebutcher, Martin Sfp Bryant on LinkedIn, @riptari, @mattwichrowski, Sam Shead on LinkedIn, @jimmym, @emilyjnicolle, @slh, Freya Pratty on LinkedIn, @matthewclifford, @jamesliamcook, @yoda, James Cook on LinkedIn, @lynseybarber, @hkanji, Ron Miller on LinkedIn, @tomwarren, Danvers Baillieu on LinkedIn, @amyrlewin, @simonbalmain, @vojtech, @richleighpr and Talking Biz News

Discussion:

Ingrid Lunden /
TechCrunch: In memory of Steve O'Hear

Sarah Drinkwater /
@sarahdrinkwater: Shocked + sad @sohear passed away last week. He was a critical part of the early London startup scene, a journalist of real curiousity + integrity, a fellow Atomico angel and I thought he would have many more acts. To Steve https://sifted.eu/...

M.G. Siegler /
@mgsiegler: Awful news. Rest in peace @sohear https://sifted.eu/...

Megan /
@megancaywood: Have just seen the very sad news about @sohear 😞🤍 He was a friend, an ally in the industry, and a phenomenal tech journalist. He was excellent at distilling complex news and getting the best scoops. Can't believe he's gone. He will be very missed. https://sifted.eu/...

Cordelia Meacher /
Cordelia Meacher on LinkedIn: I'm absolutely devastated to hear that Steve O'Hear has died. A huge huge loss to the tech and investment ecosystem without a doubt, and he will be much missed. … @techcrunch: The TechCrunch team is very sad to learn that our colleague of many years Steve O'Hear has passed away. Learn more about his life and legacy below. https://sifted.eu/...

Shona Ghosh /
@shonaghosh: This is a sad loss for journalism and tech. Steve was always incredibly gracious and friendly, and I'll miss our dorkout chats about UK tech. https://sifted.eu/...

Mike Butcher /
@mikebutcher: In memory of Steve O'Hear | @sohear A beloved friend and colleague. TechCrunch has lost one of its best. Steve O'Hear, who wrote for TechCrunch for more than a decade out London, has passed away after a short illness. He was 49. ❤️ https://techcrunch.com/...

Martin Sfp Bryant /
Martin Sfp Bryant on LinkedIn: This is so sad. RIP Steve O'Hear. What an absolute legend of tech journalism. — He was a formidable rival when he was at TechCrunch …

Matt Wichrowski /
@mattwichrowski: Rest in peace Steve. Few people in EU tech have as great of a reputation for as long as Steve has. He was a funny, charming, straight shooter. He was a friend and role model in many, many ways. https://sifted.eu/...

Sam Shead /
Sam Shead on LinkedIn: Absolutely devestated to learn of Steve O'Hear's passing. — He was a tenacious reporter for TechCrunch for many years, as well as an ambitious founder himself. …

Jimmy McLoughlin /
@jimmym: This is so incredibly sad. Steve was right at the forefront of London's technology boom of the 2010s An incredible eye for spotting a story, which he transferred into spotting talent on his own entrepreneurial journey. Rest In Peace. https://sifted.eu/...

Emily Nicolle /
@emilyjnicolle: so, so sad. always a champion of others, Steve took me under his wing when i was starting out as a journalist in 2017. he was vociferous on raising industry standards, from better support for disabled people to respect for the press. he'll be dearly missed https://sifted.eu/...

Susan Hobbs /
@slh: Incredibly saddened to learn of the passing of my former colleague, @sohear. A talented journalist, a quick wit, & a truly lovely person. I recall the Disrupt when he was ready to take the stage for his first interview — glad to read that he kept cracking. https://sifted.eu/...

Freya Pratty /
Freya Pratty on LinkedIn: Steve was so generous with his advice for younger reporters — I learnt so much from calls with him. His love for reporting and sneakily scooping was really infectious. …

Matt Clifford /
@matthewclifford: I'm so, so sad to hear that @sohear has died. Steve was a brilliant journalist - extremely smart, relentlessly curious and just really really cared about being right (and first!). A true legend of UK tech.

James Cook /
@jamesliamcook: I'm floored to hear of the death of Steve O'Hear. His passion for journalism was unwavering and his knowledge of technology was unsurpassed. I had the pleasure of being journalistic rivals with Steve and becoming friends with him. He'll be greatly missed https://sifted.eu/... [image]

Drew Olanoff /
@yoda: just learned of @sohear's passing. so sad. what an incredible force. https://sifted.eu/...

James Cook /
James Cook on LinkedIn: I'm deeply saddened to learn of the death of Steve O'Hear, one of the most passionate and principled people I've had the fortune of meeting. …

Lynsey Barber /
@lynseybarber: Really can't believe this news. @sohear was a fantastic journalist and person, incredibly kind. A big loss and thoughts with his family, friends and loved ones https://sifted.eu/...

Hussein Kanji /
@hkanji: Sad to lose a friend in this industry. My condolences to his wife and his colleagues at his own firm. https://sifted.eu/...

Ron Miller /
Ron Miller on LinkedIn: OMG. Absolutely shattered. Steve was a tremendous guy and just a phenomenal journalist, whom I worked with for a long time at TC. …

Tom Warren /
@tomwarren: sad to hear former TechCrunch reporter Steve O'Hear has died, aged 49. I was only just working on a story with him in July. He was a well respected London tech reporter that has passed far too soon. What a loss, RIP Steve https://techcrunch.com/...

Danvers Baillieu /
Danvers Baillieu on LinkedIn: Terribly sad to hear that Steve O'Hear has died. He was shrewd observer of the tech scene and of the people in it, as well as an articulate champion for people with disabilities. …

Amy Lewin /
@amyrlewin: News I never wanted to be sharing 💔 Legendary tech journalist Steve O'Hear has died. Steve was a friend and mentor to many of us at Sifted, and we'll dearly miss him. https://sifted.eu/...

Simon Balmain /
@simonbalmain: This is extremely sad news. RIP @sohear 😔 Steve covered the fintech scene in the UK with heart and depth - and I'd often notice him hanging out on the @monzo forum looking for clues! https://sifted.eu/... @vojtech: Sad to hear the news of Steve passing. One of the great tech journalists and comms professionals who deserves a lot of credit for helping European tech get to where it is today. ❤️ RIP https://sifted.eu/...

Rich Leigh /
@richleighpr: Incredibly sad news. @sohear was essential to the UK tech scene, and as this piece touches on, he bloody loved keeping us PRs on our toes. I'm grateful, as he made me better at my job by him being so very good at his. https://sifted.eu/...

Chris Roush /
Talking Biz News: TechCrunch honors former staffer O'Hear

The Verge:

The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine is back in a “provisional, read-only manner”, after a DDoS attack on the Internet Archive on October 9 and a data breach— The Internet Archive is back online in a read-only state after a cyberattack brought down the digital library and Wayback Machine last week.

Discussion:
@brewster_kahle, Tom's Hardware, Ars Technica, MEDIANAMA, @brewster_kahle, Engadget, @internetarchive, 9to5Mac, Neowin, Fast Company, ZDNET, @tariqkrim, AV Club, Mashable, Cord Cutters News and PCMag, more at Techmeme »

Discussion:

Brewster Kahle /
@brewster_kahle: The @internetarchive's Wayback Machine resumed in a provisional, read-only manner. Sorry, no Save Page Now yet. Safe to resume but might need further maintenance, in which case it will be suspended again. Please be gentle https://web.archive.org/ More as it happens.

Christopher Harper /
Tom's Hardware: Internet Archive is back up in a provisional “read-only” state since cyberattack

Jon Brodkin /
Ars Technica: The Internet Archive and its 916 billion saved web pages are back online

Ratul Maitra /
MEDIANAMA: Internet Archive Restores Wayback Machine But Remains Read-Only After Cyberattack

Brewster Kahle /
@brewster_kahle: @waybackmachine volume is back to normal: 1,500 requests per second. Sorry we don't have other services yet. (Your good wishes have helped a good team @internetarchive ) more as it happens.

Will Shanklin /
Engadget: Internet Archive's Wayback Machine is back online after last week's DDoS attacks

John Callaham /
Neowin: The Internet Archives' Wayback Machine site is back online but in a read-only mode for now

Jessica Bursztynsky /
Fast Company: The Internet Archive is back online after a cyberattack

Lance Whitney /
ZDNET: Internet Archive's Wayback Machine is back up after data breach - with a catch @tariqkrim: The Internet Archive is the closest thing to a public service for the Internet. Its hacking is a sad day for the online world.

Mary Kate Carr /
AV Club: The Internet Archive's Wayback Machine is back up after hack

Shannon Connellan /
Mashable: Internet Archive is back up as read-only after data breach

Luke Bouma /
Cord Cutters News: The Internet Archive is Back Online After Massive Hack Exposed 31 Million users Information

Variety:

Fox Deportes and NBCUniversal's Telemundo will each produce separate Spanish-language broadcasts of Super Bowl LIX in 2025, an unusual arrangement— Each year, Spanish-speaking sports fans can usually find one Spanish-language simulcast of the Super Bowl. This year, there will be two.

Discussion:
Awful Announcing, The Hollywood Reporter, Deadline, Adweek, @jeremydstanley.com, The Desk, TVNewsCheck, Sports Media Watch and Barrett Media

Discussion:

Alex Weprin /
The Hollywood Reporter: Fox and NBCUniversal Cut Deal to Bring 2025 Super Bowl to Telemundo

Dade Hayes /
Deadline: Super Bowl Poised To Reach Its Biggest Spanish-Language Audience Ever Due To Fox Deportes-Telemundo Rights Deal

Jeremy Stanley /
@jeremydstanley.com: when I lived there, I loved how Mexico had two separate broadcasts of the World Series — one on Fox Sports and one on ESPN. Fox had Fox graphics, ESPN took MLB Network's world feed. glad we're getting some diversification here! give the rights to everyone! [embedded post]

Matthew Keys /
The Desk: Fox to license Super Bowl LIX to Comcast's Telemundo

Mark K. Miller /
TVNewsCheck: Fox Deportes & Telemundo's 2025 Super Bowl Spanish-Language Distribution To Be Largest Ever

Poynter:

The Poynter Institute partners with Knight Foundation to educate philanthropic funders, who are interested in supporting local news, about journalism ethics— Partnership with Knight Foundation aims to help strengthen local news ecosystem — Today, Maribel Pèrez Wadsworth …

Discussion:
Knight Foundation

PetaPixel:

Adobe says its Firefly Video Model is the first “commercially safe” text-to-video generative AI model that was trained on licensed and public domain content— Adobe unveiled its Firefly Video Model last month, previewing a variety of new generative AI video features.

Discussion:

Karthik Mudaliar /
Neowin: Adobe is making sure all of its products have AI features with these new announcements @joematoske: @EstebanToroM Hi Esteban. Branding Firefly as “commercially safe” repositions Adobe from a creators toolkit to a b2b service- which increasingly seems to be Adobe's prerogative.

Joshua Sun /
@joshgong10: Adobe released Adobe Firefly Video today, and it is as clean as videos from Meta. They trained the model on in-house data, claiming it to be commercially safe. The videos mainly rely on two techniques: 1) panning or moving from a large tiled initial image; and 2) using a close-up [image]

Andrew Tarantola /
Digital Trends: You can now generate AI videos right in Premiere Pro

Prakhar Khanna /
Forbes: ‘We Do Not Scrape The Internet’: Adobe Firefly Debuts With Focus On Responsible AI Training

Alexandru Costin /
@acostin: Our @Adobe Firefly Video model, the first designed for commercial use, will help our creative community tell a lot of stories. Couldn't be happier for the team that make it happen. Also, I've been to #AdobeMAX since 2003 and I love our customer reaction to magical tech ;). Drives [video]

Pradeep Viswanathan /
Neowin: Adobe announces Firefly Video Model that can generate commercially safe videos

Anthony Duignan-Cabrera /
Silicon Valley Business …: Adobe rolls out extensive AI features, including a video model, for Firefly

Liz Miller /
@lizkmiller: “We all know that AI is only as good as the data on which it's trained. We took on the technical challenge of training our #Firefly generative AI models only on licensed and public domain content so that we can design a commercially safe solution.” @snarayen @Adobe #AdobeMAX [image]

Maria Deutscher /
SiliconANGLE: Adobe introduces new generative AI features for its creative applications

Paul Thurrott /
Thurrott: Adobe Announces Firefly Video Model, More AI Advances

Maxwell Zeff /
TechCrunch: Adobe invites you to ‘embrace the tech’ with Firefly's new video generator

Stephen Nellis /
Reuters: Adobe starts roll-out of AI video tools, challenging OpenAI and Meta

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The Verge: Adobe's AI video model is here, and it's already inside Premiere Pro

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Hindustan Times: Video Gen AI battles begin, as Adobe releases Firefly Video model into the world

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BBC DG Tim Davie says funding cuts to BBC World Service have helped state-funded media operators from Russia and China broadcast “unchallenged propaganda”— BBC director-general Tim Davie to warn world facing ‘all-out assault on truth’ as state-funded media operators broadcast unchallenged

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The Sun: Major change at BBC as commonly used term to refer to top stars is BANNED after series of scandals

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GB News: BBC torn apart over ‘ridiculous’ decision in major shake up for presenters: ‘Zero talent there!’

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