Pivot Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts
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Dec 9, 2025 A major Hollywood power struggle unfolds as Paramount makes a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, raising antitrust concerns. Meanwhile, Elon Musk stirs controversy by calling for the abolishment of the EU after facing fines for X. Meta significantly cuts back on its metaverse ambitions, aiming to focus more on AR and AI. The New York Times also takes legal action against an AI startup for content misuse, highlighting the ongoing tensions in media and technology.
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Streaming Consolidation Threatens Competition
- Consolidation of major streamers would shift pricing and leverage from labor and consumers to shareholders.
- Scott argues a Netflix–Warner merger is an antitrust risk that could reduce competition and raise costs.
Define The Market By Attention, Not Platform
- Kara emphasizes a broader market definition where YouTube, TikTok and Instagram compete for attention.
- She argues that streaming must be seen within the larger attention economy, weakening pure streaming-monopoly claims.
Demand Concrete Tech Plans In Bids
- Insist bidders explain concrete plans for technology and AI when proposing media deals.
- Kara wants transparent, specific strategies rather than vague promises about tech transformation.
