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Patent Drop

Roku Personalization Patent Highlights AI’s Growing Role in Entertainment

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Roku wants to personalize movie night with generative AI.

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Industries

Hollywood’s Deal With Writers Could Mean Fewer Shows to Write

After five months, the writers strike finally came to an end, but the new pact may mean fewer new shows, meaning fewer jobs.

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Media & Entertainment

Apple Wants in on the News Business, but its News AI Is Alienating Publishers

According to the Financial Times, Apple is ramping up its Apple News division. But can it fix its irritating AI hallucinations?

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Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia, Anthropic Refuel the AI Hype Train

Nvidia, the chipmaking king, has announced a slew of consumer-focused hardware, including a $3,000 “personal AI supercomputer” called Digits.

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ETF Upside

FINRA Faces Big Legal Battles in 2025

The Wall Street watchdog is facing criticism from lawmakers, along with two lawsuits, that could theoretically redefine the agency.

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