Tech Brew Ride Home Thu. 09/19 – Pokémon: No!
Sep 19, 2024
Nintendo is taking legal action against the creators of Palworld for patent infringement. Google tried to sell part of its ad tech but faced a rebuttal from the EU. YouTube is integrating AI to enhance content creation and engagement. A new app called Social AI eliminates human interaction by using bots to interact. Plus, Amazon is launching a Shark Tank-style show to highlight new products. Meanwhile, concerns arise over Starlink's satellites affecting astronomical observations.
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Nintendo Sues Palworld
- Nintendo and Pokémon are suing Palworld's developer, Pocket Pair, for copyright infringement.
- Palworld, an early access game, sold 5 million copies, but its monster designs resemble Pokémon.
Google's EU Antitrust Woes
- Google offered to sell its ad marketplace, AdEx, to resolve an EU antitrust probe.
- European publishers rejected the offer, wanting Google to divest more assets to address conflicts of interest.
AI on YouTube
- YouTube creators can now leverage AI for video ideas, titles, scripts, and AI-generated backgrounds.
- The new 'inspiration tab' suggests video concepts, titles, thumbnails, and even writes outlines and opening lines.