The Lab · 2026-04-09 20:27:05 · Decrypt
YouTube is handing creators the tools to generate their own synthetic media, embedding AI deepfake technology directly into its Shorts platform. The new feature allows users to produce short videos using a realistic digital replica of their own face and voice, effectively turning every creator into a potential source o...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 07:52:30 · Seeking Alpha
Alibaba has launched a new AI model, 'Hunyuan-AI', specifically designed for the gaming and short video sectors, marking a direct strategic move to challenge Tencent's entrenched dominance in these high-value digital entertainment markets. This specialized model, developed by Alibaba's DAMO Academy, is engineered to ge...
The Stage · 2026-04-16 10:22:35 · Bloomberg Markets
The NBA's media landscape is shifting, and a creator-led brand is now at the negotiating table with major networks. Kenny Beecham, founder of Enjoy Basketball, has secured a pivotal partnership with NBC Sports to produce original NBA programming, marking the network's first formal alliance with a creator-led media comp...
The Lab · 2026-04-16 20:22:36 · Inc42
Audio entertainment platform Pocket FM has made a bold claim of achieving both explosive revenue growth and profitability. Co-founder and CEO Rohan Nayak announced the company crossed a $400 million annualized revenue run rate (ARR) in March 2026, with a picture in his LinkedIn post suggesting the figure was actually $...