Technology
Inside the 3 Months That Could Cost Fox $1.6 Billion
The decision by Fox News executives in November 2020 to treat the more hard-right Newsmax as a mortal threat spawned a possibly more serious danger. Source
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A New ‘M*A*S*H’ Scene: Written by ChatGPT, Read by Hawkeye and B.J.
Did it work? Not quite, Alda acknowledged. While “M*A*S*H” was known for its snappy humor and lively dialogue, ChatGPT’s effort was hollow and its jokes leaden at best. But it was the first time the […]
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‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation.
For many influencers across the political spectrum, claims about the environmental effects of the train derailment have gone far beyond known facts. Source
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YouTube Reaches Deal for N.F.L Sunday Ticket
The Sunday Ticket package could prove to be a boon to YouTube, which has been keen to expand its subscriptions as its main business — advertising — has stalled. Football games could draw more sports […]
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An Alternate Reality: How Russia’s State TV Spins the Ukraine War
Collaboration between the Kremlin and state broadcasters dates back more than two decades, said Mr. Gatov, a former Russian journalist and an expert on state propaganda. Each day, the Kremlin provides a list of talking […]
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Networks Urge Caution on a Chaotic Midterm Night
After a bitterly contested and partisan midterm election campaign, television’s top news anchors delivered a uniform message on Tuesday to Americans eager for a resolution: Check back tomorrow. Or, better yet, Thursday or Friday. Or […]
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People Love to Hate-Watch Tech Villains. That Won’t Hurt Spotify.
Daniel Ek, a founder of Spotify and its current chief executive, sits in front of a U.S. Senate committee hearing. Or rather: A Swedish actor playing Ek sits in front of a Senate hearing, as […]