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Nearly every year from 2010 through 2023, the number of scripted TV programs rose in the U.S., reaching 599 last year. The Emmys revealed how the industry might never hit those heights again. nyti.ms/47Cn1im

Congrats, and Goodbye, to Peak TV (Published 2024)

The Emmys on Monday night felt in many ways like a bookend to one of the defining features of the streaming era: a never-ending supply of new programming.

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Threatening to pursue unspecified ventures outside Tesla, Elon Musk said he needed to own 25 percent of Tesla to avoid takeovers and have enough control of the company as it develops robots and other A.I. technology. nyti.ms/4aY5x2G

Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work (Published 2024)

Elon Musk, the electric car company’s chief executive, said he would “build products outside of Tesla” unless the board raises his stake to 25 percent.

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At parties after the Emmys on Monday, there was considerable angst at just how much thinner the lineup would probably be for the awards next time, @koblin writes. nyti.ms/3SiBE62

Congrats, and Goodbye, to Peak TV (Published 2024)

The Emmys on Monday night felt in many ways like a bookend to one of the defining features of the streaming era: a never-ending supply of new programming.

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“I am uncomfortable growing Tesla to be a leader in A.I. & robotics without having ~25% voting control,” Elon Musk wrote on X. “Enough to be influential, but not so much that I can’t be overturned.” nyti.ms/48Soimr

Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work (Published 2024)

Elon Musk, the electric car company’s chief executive, said he would “build products outside of Tesla” unless the board raises his stake to 25 percent.

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For decades, individual ESPN employees have clashed with bosses. Those employees left, and ESPN kept on rolling. But the afternoon host Pat McAfee directly criticized a powerful executive without seemingly being punished. nyti.ms/3HePTSV

Pat McAfee’s On-Air Slams of ESPN Executive Show a Network Power Shift (Published 2024)

For decades, the biggest star at ESPN was ESPN. That’s changing as it transitions from cable dominance to a much less certain streaming future.

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The SEC authorized 11 applications to offer exchange-traded funds tied to Bitcoin, a simpler way for people to invest in digital assets on traditional platforms like the Nasdaq. nyti.ms/3tEFYTP

Regulators Approve New Type of Bitcoin Fund, in Boon for Crypto Industry (Published 2024)

The Securities and Exchange Commission authorized financial firms to offer a Bitcoin investment product that some hope will accelerate adoption of the technology.

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Famous people have appeared in advertising almost for as long as it has existed, sometimes unwillingly. Now, A.I. makes it far easier to produce an unauthorized digital replica of a celebrity. nyti.ms/47yu9fw

No, That’s Not Taylor Swift Peddling Le Creuset Cookware (Published 2024)

The singer did not promote a giveaway of the popular cookware, but an artificially generated version of her voice suggested otherwise.

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“Almost every democracy is under stress, independent of technology,” said Darrell M. West, a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. “When you add disinformation on top of that, it just creates many opportunities for mischief.” nyti.ms/3TXHF9p

Elections and Disinformation Are Colliding Like Never Before in 2024 (Published 2024)

A wave of elections coincides with state influence operations, a surge of extremism, A.I. advances and a pullback in social media protections.

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Half the world’s population will vote in major elections this year, by some estimates. At the same time, false narratives and conspiracy theories have evolved into an increasingly global menace. nyti.ms/3NU9DyU

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The Los Angeles Times’s top editor, Kevin Merida, is stepping down with little warning, leaving the largest news organization in the West in a state of flux. nyti.ms/48xXSH2

Editor of The Los Angeles Times Steps Down (Published 2024)

Kevin Merida, who took over the job in 2021, said in an internal note that his last day would be on Friday.

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Donald Trump has not appeared for a live interview on Fox News since April 2022, a nearly two-year stretch. That changes on Wednesday at a scheduled town-hall event in Des Moines. nyti.ms/3NYFgaF

After Years of Ups and Downs, Trump Is, Once Again, Live on Fox News (Published 2024)

A town hall in Iowa on Wednesday is the network’s first live interview with the former president in nearly two years, the latest twist in a long-running drama.

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The owner of The Los Angeles Times said a search for a successor to its top editor, Kevin Merida, who resigned abruptly, would include internal and external candidates. nyti.ms/48K8oKT

Editor of The Los Angeles Times Steps Down (Published 2024)

Kevin Merida, who took over the job in 2021, said in an internal note that his last day would be on Friday.

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“It’s not easy,” Bret Baier, Fox News’s chief political anchor, said of the network’s efforts to arrange a live interview with Donald Trump, who has agreed to appear on Wednesday. nyti.ms/3tM0FwZ

After Years of Ups and Downs, Trump Is, Once Again, Live on Fox News (Published 2024)

A town hall in Iowa on Wednesday is the network’s first live interview with the former president in nearly two years, the latest twist in a long-running drama.

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Within a single week in October, Tom Hanks, Gayle King and the YouTube personality MrBeast said A.I. versions of themselves had been used without permission. Now it’s Taylor Swift, @tiffkhsu and @itsyiwenlu report. nyti.ms/3TWgZG2

No, That’s Not Taylor Swift Peddling Le Creuset Cookware (Published 2024)

The singer did not promote a giveaway of the popular cookware, but an artificially generated version of her voice suggested otherwise.

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In the hands of anonymous internet users, A.I. tools can create waves of harassing and racist material. It’s already happening on the anonymous message board 4chan. nyti.ms/3Sa7nGq

Dark Corners of the Web Offer a Glimpse at A.I.’s Nefarious Future (Published 2024)

In the hands of anonymous internet users, A.I. tools can create waves of harassing and racist material. It’s already happening on the anonymous message board 4chan.

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A.I. is set to advance at a rapid rate in 2024, becoming more powerful and spreading into the physical world. nyti.ms/4aKzkfl

Robots Learn, Chatbots Visualize: How 2024 Will Be A.I.’s ‘Leap Forward’ (Published 2024)

A.I. is set to advance at a rapid rate, becoming more powerful and spreading into the physical world.

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The Justice Department officials are in the late stages of investigating Apple, focusing on how the iPhone maker has used its other products and services to defend against threats to its core business. nyti.ms/3NRQtdk

U.S. Moves Closer to Filing Sweeping Antitrust Case Against Apple (Published 2024)

Justice Department officials are in the late stages of investigating the iPhone maker, focusing on how Apple has used its other products and services to defend against threats to its core business.

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A recent update to ChatGPT made it easier to create images. It wasn’t long before some began pushing the chatbot to its limits. nyti.ms/3TNqtUb

Happy Puppies and Silly Geese: Pushing the Limits of A.I. Absurdity (Published 2024)

A recent update to ChatGPT made it easier to create images. It wasn’t long before some began pushing the chatbot to its limits.

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Facing a board challenge from the billionaire financier Nelson Peltz, Disney said it had gained the backing of ValueAct Capital, a prominent activist hedge fund. nyti.ms/3tF5VlU

Disney Gains Support From a Prominent Activist Investor (Published 2024)

ValueAct Capital, known for working constructively with boards, said it would support the media giant’s director nominees amid a challenge by Nelson Peltz.

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“ValueAct Capital has a track record of collaboration and cooperation with the companies it invests in,” Robert A. Iger, Disney’s CEO, said. “We welcome their input as long-term shareholders.” nyti.ms/41MT5Pg

Disney Gains Support From a Prominent Activist Investor (Published 2024)

ValueAct Capital, known for working constructively with boards, said it would support the media giant’s director nominees amid a challenge by Nelson Peltz.

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