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YouTube Unveils Personalized 'Recap' Feature Highlighting 2025 Trends
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MPA Demands Meta Drop PG-13 Label from Instagram Teen Content
The Motion Picture Association (MPA) sent a cease-and-desist letter to Meta, criticizing its use of the PG-13 rating to describe Instagram's new teen account settings, claiming it is false, misleading, and infringes on the MPA's trademark. Meta responded that it never claimed the accounts were officially PG-13 rated, but simply aligned its content moderation with PG-13 standards. The dispute highlights concerns over the accuracy and implications of Meta's content labeling for teens.
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YouTube Introduces AI Age Verification and ID Checks in the U.S.
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HBO Max Reboots as Max, Bringing Streaming Stability
Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service rebranded back to HBO Max, but the @streamonmax account on X (formerly Twitter) reports it cannot revert its display name due to platform restrictions, highlighting ongoing branding confusion across social media platforms after the rebranding.
BBC Introduces Paywall for U.S. Website and App Access
BBC has introduced a paywall for US users on BBC.com, offering an $8.99/month or $49.99/year subscription that grants unlimited access to news articles, live streams, and upcoming exclusive content, while US users who do not subscribe can still access select news and radio streams for free. The paywall employs a dynamic model based on user engagement, and the service remains free for UK audiences. This move aims to boost international revenue and expand BBC's digital offerings in North America.
Paramount+ with Showtime Rebrands as Paramount+ Premium
Paramount Global has renamed its top-tier streaming package from 'Paramount+ With Showtime' to 'Paramount+ Premium,' removing the Showtime branding while maintaining the same pricing and offering a broad lineup of Showtime programming along with live feeds. The change reflects a shift in branding strategy, with the Showtime standalone service having shut down earlier in 2024, and contrasts with Warner Bros. Discovery's rebranding of Max back to HBO Max.
Midjourney Launches AI Video Generation Amid Disney and NBCU Lawsuit
Midjourney has launched its first AI video-generation tool, allowing users to create short videos from images, despite being sued by Disney and NBCUniversal for copyright infringement. The new tool offers affordable pricing and features like image animation and scene interaction, with the company's long-term goal of real-time 3D AI imagery. The lawsuit alleges Midjourney profits from copyrighted characters and images, but the company emphasizes responsible use and innovation in AI technology.
Joe Rogan Tops Spotify Wrapped 2024 as Most-Streamed Podcast
Joe Rogan's podcast, "The Joe Rogan Experience," remained the most-listened-to show on Spotify in 2024, despite losing its exclusivity on the platform. Spotify's top 50 podcast list, released as part of Spotify Wrapped 2024, also highlighted the growing trend of video podcasts, with over a third of the top shows available in video format. The platform plans to incentivize video podcast creators by offering revenue based on viewing time for Premium users starting in 2025.
Bluesky Surges as Users Flee X Amidst Social Media Shakeup
Bluesky, a microblogging platform, has reached 20 million users, gaining nearly a million new users daily, as people leave Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) due to issues like bots and misinformation. The platform's growth has been fueled by the entertainment industry's migration and major media outlets adopting it. Despite its rapid expansion, Bluesky still trails behind X and Meta's Threads in terms of monthly active users.