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DeepSeek: The Chinese AI Company Shaking Up Silicon Valley

Platformer, Four big reasons to worry about DeepSeek (and four reasons to calm down)

Platformer dives into the potential impact of DeepSeek, highlighting both the concerns and the reasons for optimism surrounding this new player.

“To many prominent voices in AI, DeepSeek seems to have confirmed what they already believed. To AI skeptics, who believe that AI costs are so high that they will never be recouped, DeepSeek’s success is evidence of Silicon Valley waste and hubris,” notes Casey Newton.

Zetland Expands to Finland with Audio-First Journalism

Journalism.co.uk, Zetland expands into Finland, disrupting the market with audio-first constructive journalism

Danish news organization Zetland has launched a new edition in Finland called “Uusi Juttu,” focusing on audio-first, constructive journalism.

With 13,000 pre-paid members, the new venture aims to break even within a year by reaching 20,000 subscribers. Zetland’s success in Denmark, where it has 40,000 paying members, suggests that this innovative model could resonate with Finnish audiences as well.

OpenAI Launches Operator: A Promising but Imperfect AI Agent

Platformer, OpenAI Launches its agent

OpenAI has launched its latest AI agent, Operator, marking a significant advancement in AI. Operator is an “AI agent that can browse the web and take actions on your behalf,” writes Casey Newton from Platformer.

While Operator shows promise, it also presents challenges and limitations that require further development. This article walks you through the current limitation of using Operator for everyday tasks.

“Consent or Pay” Receives the Greenlight in the UK

Press Gazette, ‘Consent or pay’ model is OK for UK news publishers, ICO confirms

The UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has confirmed that news publishers can legally use a “consent or pay” model for online content. This means publishers can require users to either consent to cookies or pay for access to ad-free content.

Are Multi-Publisher Subscription Bundles the Future?

A Media Operator, Are Multi-Publisher Subscription Bundles a Good Idea?

A Media Operator explores the potential of multi-publisher subscription bundles as a way to combat subscription fatigue and expand audience reach. While bundles offer several advantages, such as increased value for subscribers and reduced churn, they also present challenges in terms of pricing, revenue sharing, and content integration.