Media & Entertainment

Is AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) real? Yes. It’s not a theory anymore. It’s a mandate. And if your content isn’t optimized for AI-powered search, you’re already behind. Answer engines (whether embedded in voice assistants, AI chat interfaces, or traditional search) are rewriting the rules of discoverability. This is no longer about manipulating ranking systems with keywords. It’s about being structurally legible to machines that serve answers, not blue links. This tactical AEO playbook will help you get started. Continue Reading →

In the race to harness AI's transformative potential, success stories are emerging across the Fortune 500. Yet even the most well-managed organizations face a common challenge: how to align numerous AI initiatives toward a cohesive strategic vision. Continue Reading →

From August 15 to 17, Beijing will host the 2025 World Humanoid Robot Sports Games at its iconic Olympic venues, the Bird’s Nest and the Ice Ribbon. Robots will sprint, tumble, and kick their way through 11 human-inspired events, including track and field, gymnastics, and football. On the surface, it reads like a high-production state-sponsored tech propaganda – which it almost certainly is. Still, I’m giving it the benefit of the doubt. Continue Reading →

NBC is bringing back Jim Fagan (the iconic voice of NBA on NBC). Literally. With the blessing of his family, NBC Sports will use an AI-generated version of Fagan’s voice to narrate promos and title sequences when the network resumes NBA coverage this fall. Continue Reading →

You’re already sick of the words Agent and Agentic, but you know they are the new new thing. You may not have heard the initialism MCP, but you’re going to start hearing about it now. A lot. Continue Reading →

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released updated rules for the 98th Oscars, and the takeaway is simple: when it comes to generative AI, the Academy chooses not to choose. Continue Reading →

Greetings from Las Vegas. Google ended its Leaders Circle with a spectacular event at the Sphere—we were treated to a preview of a "making of" video for the upcoming release of The Wizard of Oz, reimagined by Sphere Studios in partnership with Google Cloud, Google DeepMind, Magnopus, and Warner Bros. It was truly awesome. Continue Reading →

Skylight, a decentralized short-form video app built on the AT Protocol, is now live on iOS, with an Android beta available on Google Play. Backed by Mark Cuban and the Graham & Walker Venture Fund, the app offers familiar TikTok-style features — editing tools, likes, comments, shares, and user profiles — but with a key difference: interoperability. Continue Reading →

Last week, Google and OpenAI asked the White House for permission to train AI on copyrighted content, arguing that restrictive laws will cripple U.S. innovation while China advances unchecked. Their case: AI doesn’t copy; it learns patterns and creates something new. That’s fair use, they claim—the same principle that powers search engines and chatbots. Continue Reading →

The Los Angeles Times has introduced an AI-driven labeling system to flag articles that take a stance or are written from a personal perspective. Announced in a letter from billionaire owner Patrick Soon-Shiong, the “Voices” label applies not only to opinion pieces but also to news commentary, criticism, and reviews. Some articles will also include AI-generated “Insights,” which summarize key points and present alternative viewpoints. Continue Reading →