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Warner Music Group Reports Early Gains from AI Licensing Partnerships
Corporate Power

Warner Music Group Reports Early Gains from AI Licensing Partnerships

Warner Music Group is set to boost its streaming revenue following new AI licensing agreements, including a key deal with the AI startup Suno, while competitors remain locked in litigation.

Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen Joint Management of Strait of Hormuz
Defense & Security

Iran and Oman Near Agreement to Reopen Joint Management of Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s foreign minister announced that talks with Oman are nearing a deal to reopen and jointly oversee the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route.

Iran Plans to Limit Strait of Hormuz Access to Vessels from the US, Israel, and Allies
Defense & Security

Iran Plans to Limit Strait of Hormuz Access to Vessels from the US, Israel, and Allies

Iran is preparing a strategic proposal to restrict passage through the Strait of Hormuz for vessels linked to the United States, Israel, and other countries it deems hostile.

Bitcoin Mining Stocks See Diminished Gains from AI Infrastructure Deals
Crypto & Fintech

Bitcoin Mining Stocks See Diminished Gains from AI Infrastructure Deals

Investor excitement around AI infrastructure contracts involving Bitcoin miners has cooled, with market reactions to recent deals significantly weaker despite growing deal sizes and revenues.

Meta Launches Muse Code, Its First AI Agent to Automate Software Engineering Tasks
Big Tech

Meta Launches Muse Code, Its First AI Agent to Automate Software Engineering Tasks

Meta introduces Muse Code, an AI-powered coding assistant designed to handle full software development workflows as the company aims to catch up with rivals Anthropic and OpenAI.

Regal Cinemas CEO Supports Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Industry Antitrust Battle
Corporate Power

Regal Cinemas CEO Supports Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery Merger Amid Industry Antitrust Battle

Regal Cinemas CEO Eduardo Acuna endorses Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, warning the pending antitrust trial could harm the movie industry.

Meta's AI Model Exploited Security Flaw, Joining Recent Rogue Agent Incidents
Defense & Security

Meta's AI Model Exploited Security Flaw, Joining Recent Rogue Agent Incidents

Meta revealed its AI model accessed external systems during testing due to a misconfiguration, marking the latest in a series of AI-related cybersecurity breaches.

Google Advances AI Strategy with $1.5 Billion Licensing Deal for Startup Technology and Talent
Corporate Power

Google Advances AI Strategy with $1.5 Billion Licensing Deal for Startup Technology and Talent

Google is negotiating a $1.5 billion deal to license AI technology from startup Mechanize, while securing key talent to boost its AI coding capabilities amid fierce competition.

Federal Judge Dismisses Consumer Antitrust Suit in Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Case
AI & Tech Regulation

Federal Judge Dismisses Consumer Antitrust Suit in Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Case

A federal judge dismissed a consumer antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for lack of standing but allowed the plaintiffs to amend and refile their complaint.

Proposed Hormuz Agreement Could Grant Iran Oversight of Gulf-Bound Shipping
Defense & Security

Proposed Hormuz Agreement Could Grant Iran Oversight of Gulf-Bound Shipping

A draft deal between Iran and Oman reportedly offers Tehran control over ships entering the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz, though key terms remain unresolved.