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James Bond meets Amazon in $8.5B merger to rival streaming giants
James Bond is merging with online retail, Amazon has closed its $8.5 billion dollar deal to buy MGM
The online retailing giant is looking to draw consumers through its streaming service.
Its decision to close comes after a deadline passed for the U.S. Federal Trade Commission to challenge the deal
Amazon announced the transaction back in May last year, and Nearly a year later, Amazon is clear of regulatory hurdles
“MGM has a nearly century-long legacy of producing exceptional entertainment, and we share their commitment to delivering a broad slate of original films and television shows to a global audience,”
“We welcome MGM employees, creators, and talent to Prime Video and Amazon Studios, and we look forward to working together to create even more opportunities to deliver quality storytelling to our customers.”
Mike Hopkins, senior VP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios
MGM will boost Amazon Prime Video’s offering with more than 4,000 film titles
Amazon hopes its impressive movie titles and long list of television shows may help Prime compete with streaming rivals Netflix and Disney plus.
There is no word on layoffs Amazon stating it would welcome all MGM employees to the company and work with the studio’s leadership
According to an Amazon rep, with the deal closed, MGM’s management team is joining the group headed by Mike Hopkins, senior VP of Prime Video and Amazon Studios. That includes film chief Michael De Luca and television group head Mark Burnett.
“MGM has been responsible for the creation of some of the most well-known and critically acclaimed films and television series of the past century. We look forward to continuing that tradition as we head into this next chapter, coming together with the great team at Prime Video and Amazon Studios to provide audiences with the very best in entertainment for years to come.”
Chris Brearton, chief operating officer of MGM.
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Sam Altman predicts superintelligence could appear by 2028
Sam Altman warns superintelligence may arise by 2028, advocating for global cooperation and a new governing body for AI.
Sam Altman warns superintelligence may arise by 2028, advocating for global cooperation and a new governing body for AI.
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has issued a bold prediction, suggesting that early forms of superintelligence could emerge as soon as 2028. Speaking at the India AI Impact Summit, Altman emphasised the urgent need for global cooperation to manage AI development responsibly.
He proposed the creation of an international oversight body for AI, similar to the International Atomic Energy Agency, to prevent misuse and ensure ethical advancements. Altman also raised concerns about authoritarian control in exchange for technological gains, highlighting the geopolitical stakes of AI.
With over 100 million users in India alone, ChatGPT has become a key part of the AI landscape. Altman acknowledged potential job disruptions but expressed optimism about society’s ability to adapt to rapid AI changes.
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Apple faces legal action as West Virginia sues over child safety
West Virginia AG John McCuskey sues Apple for failing to block child abuse material on iCloud and iOS devices.
West Virginia AG John McCuskey sues Apple for failing to block child abuse material on iCloud and iOS devices.
West Virginia’s attorney general John McCuskey has filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc., alleging the tech giant failed to properly prevent child sexual abuse material from circulating on iCloud and iOS devices. The legal action claims the company’s strong stance on user privacy may have come at the expense of child safety protections.
McCuskey argues that other major tech firms, including Google and Microsoft, have taken stronger steps to detect and remove such content. The lawsuit intensifies scrutiny on how Silicon Valley balances encryption, privacy, and online safety.
The case could have major implications for Apple’s privacy-first branding and how platforms police illegal material moving forward.
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Zuckerberg testifies on social media addiction and child safety
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testifies in LA trial over claims that platforms are addictive and harmful to children.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, is testifying at a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment in the debate over online child safety. Lawyers for the plaintiffs argue that Meta intentionally designed its platforms to be addictive, putting young users at risk.
This is the first time Zuckerberg has addressed concerns about child safety directly before a jury, with KGM’s case acting as one of around 20 test trials aimed at gauging how jurors respond to claims that social media companies knowingly fuel harmful engagement.
The outcome could set the tone for future litigation against tech giants and reshape how platforms are designed, regulated and held accountable.
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