Daily Tech News Show The DTNS Inbox Takes Over - DTNS 5171
Dec 23, 2025
The FCC is cracking down on foreign-made drones, restricting sales and imports. A discussion on AI browsers reveals concerns over prompt injection risks. The hosts delve into indie game awards, questioning the complexities around generative AI. A revealing email hints at Disney's internal dynamics regarding OpenAI collaborations. Plus, they explore the benefits of the OneScribe app for creators and the ongoing debates about music preservation and Spotify's legal stance.
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Define AI Rules, Not Blanket Bans
- Awards that ban "generative AI" need precise definitions to avoid arbitrary exclusions.
- Tom Merritt and Jason Howell argue judging effort and quality beats blanket bans.
Judge Games By Quality And Effort
- Good works using generative tools can still be worthy if judged on quality and effort.
- Tom Merritt suggests voters should weigh human involvement rather than automatic disqualification.
Inside Disney's AI Shift
- An anonymous Disney employee described internal shifts from curiosity to crackdown to slow adoption of LLMs.
- They were surprised by Disney's new partnership with OpenAI and unclear model exclusivity.