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Facebook strikes News Corp deal to license news from Australian media outlets

The Verge

Facebook last month shut off the ability for Australian users and media organizations to share news links in the country , and now it seems the company’s extraordinary measure has resulted in a compromise for the most interested parties as media giant News Corp has struck a licensing deal with the social network. In addition to news.com.au

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Reddit’s lead GameStop hypebeast is being sued for his role in the stock surge

The Verge

He would also post hours-long videos on YouTube discussing the stock and why he thought it was undervalued. The videos are absolutely packed with financial jargon and discussion about GameStop’s business model and position in the market. The list of securities licenses and qualifications the suit claims Gill has.

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Amazon adds new Prime benefit with One Medical virtual and in-person health care service

GeekWire

The Prime One Medical membership benefit features video chats with licensed providers, including an in-app “Treat Me Now” feature for common concerns such as cold and flu, skin issues, allergies, urinary tract infections, and more, according to Amazon. The price amounts to a savings of $100 on One Medical’s annual membership fee.

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Apple News Plus? new Audio stories appear in iOS 13.5.5 beta

The Verge

But in the version of the app found by 9to5Mac , articles from The Wall Street Journal , Wired , People , Variety , and New York Magazine had audio versions, although it’s almost certain that Apple is still working out licensing details. The tab isn’t fully functional yet; right now, there are no actual recordings that play.

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Analysis: Nobody could dethrone ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ except Wizards of the Coast — and it may have done just that

GeekWire

Going into 2023, it looked like D&D had everything going for it, including an upcoming live-action movie, Honor Among Thieves, and one of the most anticipated video games of the year in Larian Studios’ Baldur’s Gate 3. Now, D&D might be about to hit a downturn, and it’s due to simple brand mismanagement.

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How copyright lawsuits could kill OpenAI

Vox

Media companies would say that even exciting technology companies need to pay when they use copyrighted content, and if we give AI a free pass, journalism as we know it could eventually cease to exist. The New York Times claims that OpenAI trained its model with copyrighted Times content and did not pay proper licensing fees.

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Hasbro reorganizes to support big growth from ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ and ‘Magic: The Gathering’

GeekWire

The Wall Street Journal reported that Wizards of the Coast, based in Renton, Wash., a story about its popularity running in The Wall Street Journal , of all places) and the continued proliferation of popular live-play shows like Critical Role. This includes two new, unnamed D&D video game projects. — David M.

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