Marissa Mayer's Sunshine Startup, Pennsylvania School Shut Down by AI Deepfake, Substack Reject Elon Musk Offer, Europe's SpaceX Rival Secures 160M, Ben Affleck: AI Will Not Replace Filmmaking
Marissa Mayer's Sunshine Startup: AI, Optimism, and Redefining Feminism. Marissa Mayer, former Yahoo CEO, launched Sunshine, an AI-powered family app, showcasing her optimistic view of technology and unique approach to decision-making, even while defying typical Silicon Valley feminism.
Pennsylvania School Shut Down by AI Deepfake Scandal. A Pennsylvania school shut down after an AI-generated nude photo scandal forced resignations and sparked a lawsuit, highlighting the urgent need for stronger US laws against AI-generated deepfakes, as other countries like South Korea take more decisive action.
Substack: Choosing Growth Over Profit, Despite Elon Musk's Offer. Despite its massive subscriber base and big-name writers, Substack prioritizes growth over profit, recently rejecting a buyout offer from Elon Musk and exploring new avenues like its Notes app and broader creator support.
Europe's SpaceX Rival Secures 160M to Build Reusable Space Capsule. Europe's The Exploration Company secured $160 million to develop Nyx, a reusable cargo capsule aiming for ISS missions by 2028, challenging the US duopoly and fostering European space independence.
Ben Affleck: AI Will Revolutionize Filmmaking, Not Replace It Ben Affleck says AI will revolutionize VFX but not replace human creativity in filmmaking. He predicts cheaper movies & new revenue streams from AI-generated content.
