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Disney Agrees to Bring Its Characters to OpenAI’s Sora Videos

11 December 2025 at 14:40
The deal is a watershed for Hollywood, which has been trying to sort through the possible harms and upsides of generative artificial intelligence.

Β© Philip Cheung for The New York Times

Disney is the first major Hollywood company to license content to an A.I. platform.

Trump’s Interest in Warner Bros. Deal Weighs On Justice Department

10 December 2025 at 14:20
President Trump’s unusual decision to involve himself in the government’s review of the deal puts pressure on his antitrust chief.

Β© Pete Kiehart for The New York Times

Gail Slater is in charge of the Department of Justice’s antitrust division, which is expected to handle the government’s review of a Warner Bros. deal.

Netflix to Buy Warner Bros in $83 Billion Deal

The deal to acquire the Hollywood behemoth’s television and film studios as well as HBO Max will bulk up the world’s biggest paid streaming service.

Β© Mario Tama/Getty Images

Netflix has never tried an acquisition even remotely close to this size.

Take Command of Your Powerful New Smartphone Camera

26 November 2025 at 09:00
This year’s high-end models from Apple and Google raise the bar for mobile photography, but users should take the time to learn the settings and features.

Β© Apple

On iPhone models that include the Camera Control button on the lower-right side, you can scroll through a menu of options for various settings with your thumb and even take the photo with one hand by pressing the button.

A.I. Video Is Threatening Our Ability to Trust Documentaries

18 November 2025 at 09:34
A combination of technological developments and market forces is undermining the trust between viewer and filmmaker. What’s at stake is history itself.

Video Reveals How Far Wolves Will Go to Steal a Meal

17 November 2025 at 12:00
After a wolf dragged a crab trap out of water to get a snack, some scientists said the behavior revealed their ability to use tools.

A.I. Is Making Death Threats Way More Realistic

31 October 2025 at 12:45
Online harassers are generating images and sounds that simulate their victims in violent situations.

Β© Charlotte Hadden for The New York Times

Caitlin Roper, a member of Collective Shout, an Australian activist group, was recently threatened online with violent A.I.-generated images depicting herself.
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