Media Giants Struggle and the Rise of AI Assistance

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This chapter explores the challenges faced by major media companies like Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Plus as they navigate the evolving streaming landscape. It also touches on acquisition rumors involving HBO and shifts into a discussion on the advancements of Meta AI in enhancing user experiences.

Episode 384: Neal and Toby chat about the round of funding for a startup that could transform the landscape of warfare by combining tech and military manufacturing. Then, upheaval in Bangladesh has global economies nervous about its impacts, especially in the fashion industry. Next, Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount both had massive write-downs which further signifies the fading of linear programming. Also, Eli Lilly’s Mounjaro is winning the miracle weight-loss drug war as sales soar, while Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy is slugging behind. Meanwhile, Coca-Cola may have to owe the IRS $16 billion in back taxes. Lastly, Blackstone’s Stephen Schwarzman is developing a $100M country estate but is running into some newt headaches.

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00:00 - Costco crackdown

2:30 - AI-powered weapons

7:00 - Shakeup in Bangladesh

11:00 - Bad news for cable TV networks

14:45 - Weight-loss drug duel

18:00 - Coca-cola vs. IRS

21:30 - Newt problems

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