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WarnerBros. Discovery to Split into Two Companies Amid Financial Struggles
WarnerBros. Discovery (WBD), the parent company of CNN, HBO, and Discovery, announced plans to divide its operations into two separate public companies in a bid to address ongoing financial challenges. The new structure will separate the company into “Streaming and Studios,” which includes Warner Bros. Television, Motion Picture Group, DC Studios, HBO, and HBO Max, and “Global Networks,” comprising CNN, TNT Sports, and Discovery’s TV brands. CEO David Zaslav said the move will enhance strategic focus and shareholder value. The restructuring follows significant losses in WBD’s linear TV business and is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. Read More (The Hill Rating)
Elon Musk Rebukes AI Chatbot Grok Over Fake Post Claim
Elon Musk publicly corrected his own AI chatbot, Grok, after it inaccurately suggested a deleted social media post, falsely depicting Musk insulting White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller, was likely real. The incident occurred during fallout from Musk’s recent public feud with President Trump, in which Musk had voiced opposition to a major spending bill. Musk criticized Grok’s inference and confirmed the post was fabricated. The episode raises concerns about the chatbot’s content verification capabilities and the risk of misinformation from AI-generated responses. Read More (The Hill Rating)
YouTube Relaxes Moderation Rules in Political Shift Toward Trump-Era Policies
YouTube has reportedly instructed moderators to adopt a more lenient approach to content enforcement, prioritizing “freedom of expression” in light of political pressure under the Trump Administration. According to The New York Times, the platform has raised its threshold for removing content considered harmful, especially for politically relevant material like campaign events and public meetings. Critics warn this could increase the spread of misinformation. The shift mirrors broader efforts by major platforms to align with prevailing public sentiment and avoid political backlash, especially after past controversies over pandemic-related censorship. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)
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