Netflix Launches Live Sports with WWE & Boeing Troubles Continue
Jan 24, 2024
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Netflix's mega deal with WWE and their entry into live sports, the ongoing troubles for Boeing, the rise of AI deepfake calls, Dunkin' Donuts controversial surcharge on milk substitutes, the popularity and controversies surrounding the video game Power World.
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Boeing's ongoing manufacturing challenges and lack of improvement have led to criticism from airline CEOs and potential order cancellations, contributing to the company's reputational decline.
The emerging issue of AI-generated audio deep-fakes poses a significant challenge for combating election misinformation, as these deep-fakes can convincingly mimic the voices of political figures, leading to doubt in the authenticity of audio recordings and potentially influencing voting decisions.
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Boeing faces backlash from airline CEOs over 737 MAX 9 debacle
Following the grounding of the 737 MAX 9 jet, airline CEOs publicly criticize Boeing for ongoing manufacturing challenges and consider canceling future orders. The grounding has negatively impacted United's financials, resulting in potential losses in Q1. Alaska Airlines also expressed frustration with Boeing's manufacturing issues and lack of improvement. These incidents contribute to the reputational decline of Boeing, as Airbus continues to dominate the market with 40% more deliveries and 60% more orders.
AI-generated audio deep-fakes raise concerns about election misinformation
The proliferation of AI-generated audio deep-fakes is emerging as a serious concern in the context of election misinformation. The Office of New Hampshire's Attorney General received complaints that an AI version of Joe Biden's voice was robocalling voters, discouraging them from voting in the upcoming presidential primary. Similar incidents have occurred in Slovakia and Nigeria, casting doubt on the authenticity of political audio recordings. The difficulty in detecting AI-created audio and the potential for deniability pose significant challenges for combating election misinformation.
Dunkin Donuts faces class-action lawsuit over surcharge for vegan milk
Dunkin Donuts is facing a class-action lawsuit accusing the chain of violating the Americans with Disabilities Act by applying a surcharge for swapping dairy milk with oat or almond milk. The lawsuit claims that lactose intolerance and milk allergies constitute disabilities, requiring reasonable modifications under the ADA. The case points out that Dunkin Donuts already makes modifications for other customers without additional cost, such as removing caffeine or sugar. The lawsuit raises questions about the pricing practices of vegan milk and is reminiscent of a previous lawsuit against Starbucks for similar reasons.
Episode 242: Neal and Toby talk about the mega deal between Netflix and the WWE and what it means for the live sports landscape. Then, Boeing’s fallout keeps going as one major airline decides to take its business elsewhere. Next, surprised you got a call from President Biden? Well, it’s highly likely it isn’t actually him but an AI deepfake telling you not to vote. Lastly, Dunkin’ Donuts has a weird reason for charging more for milk substitutes, a popular new video game has Pokémon’s legal team scrambling, and the biggest surprises from this year’s Oscar nominations.