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Spotify Extends Joe Rogan Deal in Multi-Year Agreement

Spotify has extended its agreement with podcast star Joe Rogan in a multi-year deal that secures rights to his show and advertising revenue linked to it.

Prime Video uses AI to sync lip movements in dubbed shows and films

Amazon's streaming service Prime Video has begun using AI to make dubbed versions of TV series and movies look more realistic.

ChatGPT gets tougher EU rules as first AI service classified as VLOP

ChatGPT becomes the first AI service to be classified as so large that it faces particularly tough EU regulations.

Jamie Vardy’s YouTube channel to stream Bundesliga matches live in UK and Ireland

English football star Jamie Vardy launched his YouTube podcast as recently as June. Starting tonight, it will stream Bundesliga matches live.

New Swedish Music Museum to Open in Västervik Next Summer

A new museum about Swedish music will open next summer in Västervik. The museum will feature everything from Abba to Zara Larsson and "tell the story of the Swedish musical wonder," according to a press release.

New tool looks for deepfakes on YouTube

Google is launching a new tool that allows users to search YouTube for so-called deepfakes, i.e., AI-generated videos that depict people.

YouTube overtakes traditional TV viewing in Sweden by 2025

More people watched YouTube than traditional linear TV in Sweden by 2025, a new study shows. The fastest increase was among older adults.

Eurovision will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube

The EBU has announced the Eurovision Song Contest will be streamed live worldwide on YouTube, making it free to follow.

Los Angeles jury finds Meta and Google failed to warn users platforms could be addictive

A jury in Los Angeles has ruled that Alphabet, Google's parent company, and Meta, the owner of Facebook, failed to clearly warn users that the platforms could be addictive, CNBC reports.

Supporters turn against Trump - because of the war, say they feel betrayed

The Iran war will be won "very soon," claims US President Donald Trump. But at home, Iran-related political battles are ongoing in the form of rising fuel prices and anger over the war from Democrats and within his own MAGA ranks - eight months before the midterm elections.

Tech giants on trial - engineering addiction

Tech giants have "engineered addiction" among young people and children. The prosecutor said so in his opening statement at a major trial against Meta and Google.

BBC to start producing programmes for YouTube

The public service broadcaster BBC has agreed to produce programmes for publication on the streaming service YouTube, the Financial Times reports. The deal is expected to be announced next week.

Strengthened parental controls on YouTube

Google is changing several features of its video-sharing service YouTube to strengthen parental controls on children's viewing.

Therése Lindgren returns to YouTube

Therése Lindgren announced on Instagram that she is going to restart her YouTube channel.

The Oscars are moving to YouTube

The Academy has announced that the Oscars will be broadcast on YouTube starting in 2029, bringing the star-studded ceremony to the largest platform.

AI "slack" tops Billboard and Spotify

Synthetic AI music, which, among other things, protests against asylum seekers, has climbed several charts, according to The Guardian.

Trump's White House Ballroom Funding Sparks Ethical Concerns

Financing of the new ballroom in the White House may become a headache for the USA. There is a risk that companies that donate money want to buy themselves into the White House, says ethics expert Richard Painter.

Klarna CEO Highlights AI's Impact on Labor Market

Companies and communities are not ready for the changes that AI will entail. The warning comes from Klarna's CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski.

YouTube Reaches $24.5M Settlement with Trump Over Account Closure

Google-owned Youtube has agreed to a settlement of 24.5 million dollars, approximately 231 million kronor, with US President Donald Trump.

Australia Expands List of Platforms Potentially Blocked for Under-16s

The Australian government has expanded the list of platforms that may be blocked for people under 16 years.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's YouTube Account Removed

A YouTube account belonging to Venezuela's president Nicolás Maduro is for unclear reasons unavailable to users.

Why Young Men Are Losing Faith in Trump

Young men played a key role in Donald Trump's election victory. But now dissatisfaction with the economy in the USA is growing – and criticism from podcast stars like Joe Rogan regarding the Epstein affair is increasing.

Australia Sets Age Limit for YouTube Use Under 16

Australia is to ban children under 16 years from using Youtube, the government announces.

Swedish Armed Forces Account Hacked to Spread Cryptocurrency Ad