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12:10 AM ET, February 17, 2025

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Max Tani / Semafor:
Docs: the NYT greenlights the use of select internal and external AI tools for editorial and product staff, including from OpenAI, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft  —  THE SCOOP  —  The New York Times is greenlighting the use of AI for its product and editorial staff, saying that internal tools …
Alexander Bolton / The Hill:
WaPo rejected a print ad from Common Cause that said, “Fire Elon Musk”, designed to wrap around a DC edition, after the group said it signed a $115K deal  —  The Washington Post this week backed out of a “Fire Elon Musk” advertising order that was to run as a wrap on some of its Tuesday editions …
Lucas Shaw / Bloomberg:
Spotify struck deals with Universal and Warner for its Music Pro premium plan launch, which offers users song remixing tools and early access to concert tickets  —  Spotify is developing a more expensive version of its service that will offer high-quality audio, early access to concert tickets and remixing tools.
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Alex Weprin / The Hollywood Reporter:
Paramount and YouTube cut a new carriage deal that will keep Paramount channels available on the YouTube TV video service; terms of the deal were not disclosed  —  Channels like CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV were at risk of going dark if the companies were unable to reach a new deal.
Washington Post:
How Elon Musk used a contract signed by a Reuters division during Trump's first term to promote “deep state” conspiracies and justify cuts to federal agencies  —  Trump's DOGE chief mischaracterizes a contract as he marshals “deep state” conspiracy theories to justify cuts to federal agencies.
Scott Roxborough / The Hollywood Reporter:
While Hollywood has shown resistance to AI use, the tech has already become a standard tool to aid in dubbing and subtitling in international and indie films  —  Recent mini-scandals surrounding ‘Emilia Pérez’ and ‘The Brutalist’ illustrate the fear of the tech in Hollywood …
Katie Campione / Deadline:
WGA West President Meredith Stiehm asked studios to “stand up and fight back on AI” and said the guild recovered $78M in late pay and residuals owed in 2024  —  WGA West President Meredith Stiehm sought to reassure members that the guild is doing its best to work in their favor during …
Sara Fischer / Axios:
The White House says it will bar AP from events in the Oval Office and on Air Force One over AP's refusal to use “Gulf of America” instead of “Gulf of Mexico”  —  - “The Associated Press continues to ignore the lawful geographic name change of the Gulf of America.
Kyle Wiggers / TechCrunch:
Kadrey v. Meta: Meta paused some AI-related book licensing efforts in April 2023 after contacting publishers and seeing “slow uptake” and logistical setbacks  —  New court filings in an AI copyright case against Meta add credence to earlier reports that the company “paused” …
Dan Whateley / Business Insider:
Maryland-based Uscreen, which helps creators launch apps, engage fans, monetize memberships, and more, raised $150M from PSG Equity, giving PSG a majority stake  —  - Uscreen, a startup that helps creators make apps, scored a $150 million investment from PSG Equity.
 
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Henry Larson / 404 Media:
YouTube has taken down a “true crime” channel with millions of views for 150+ AI-created videos about fake, lurid crimes, for breaking community guidelines
Haroon Siddique / The Guardian:
UK-based lawyers for Apple Daily founder and activist Jimmy Lai say they are being targeted by the Chinese state and its supporters in an intimidation campaign
Sanjai P R / Bloomberg:
Tata Communications says it now broadcasts 80% of global sporting events after acquiring live production and video transmission firm Switch Enterprises in 2022
Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount execs weigh risks of settling Trump's lawsuit against CBS News, concerned about potential shareholder litigation or criminal bribery charges
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Joe Castaldo / Globe and Mail:
Canada's Torstar sues Meta, claiming Meta breached a three-year, $6.75M contract to pay the Toronto Star for distributing content on Meta's social media sites
Andrew Liszewski / The Verge:
Amazon will remove the ability to download ebooks to a computer and send them to a Kindle over USB on February 26; it enabled easy backups and file conversions
McKay Coppins / The Atlantic:
James and Kathryn Murdoch detail the succession battle that has pitted James and Lachlan Murdoch against each other, leaving the family empire's future unclear
Ashley Carman / Bloomberg:
A look at the rapid rise and fall of Talk Tuah, a podcast by “hawk tuah girl” Haliey Welch, showing how podcasting lets people cash in on viral internet fame
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Scharon Harding / Ars Technica:
In an AMA, Steve Huffman says Reddit is planning to roll out paid subreddits in 2025 and is “laying the foundation” to monetize commerce within subreddits
 

 
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Kif Leswing / CNBC:
Apple says general counsel Kate Adams and policy chief Lisa Jackson will retire, and Jennifer Newstead, Meta's former chief legal officer, will replace Adams

Mike Isaac / New York Times:
Meta says it is shifting some of its investment from metaverse toward AI glasses and wearables, and “we aren't planning any broader changes than that”

A.J. Vicens / Reuters:
US and Canadian authorities warn that Chinese hackers are using the Brickstorm malware to install backdoor access within unnamed government and IT entities
 
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