Media

AI is holding the internet hostage — and media is no exception.

Recent controversies surrounding Ronna McDaniel and Candace Owens show how the media struggles to handle the increasingly extreme right.

We’re about to find out if the Supreme Court still believes in capitalism.

The New York Times v. OpenAI, explained.

With dozens of reporters dead in Gaza and others harassed and censored inside Israel, experts are deeply concerned about press freedom in “the Middle East’s only democracy.”

Reed O’Connor is one of the most unapologetic Republican partisans in the entire federal judiciary.

Linda Yaccarino used to sell TV advertising. Selling Elon Musk is a whole different deal.

Lachlan Murdoch will be formally in charge of Fox News, the Wall Street Journal, and everything else his father built and bought. For now.

“A place to make fun of what you see on TV” is less compelling than “the global town square.” But it’s more accurate.

What Disney’s ESPN/Penn Entertainment tie-up tells us about sports, pop culture, and the media business.

A chat with Charlie Brooker about AI, creativity, and why tech can be like growing an extra limb.

Why G/O Media thinks we should have more stories written by bots.

The details surrounding Tucker Carlson’s ouster from Fox News are murky.

Can the smarmy “lightweight” fill Bill O’Reilly and Tucker Carlson’s shoes?

Netflix set out to become HBO. Now it’s going to stream actual HBO shows. Goodbye, streaming wars?

Ever after its CEO’s firing, CNN remains stuck in no man’s land.

The original Little Mermaid is a perfect movie. Disney thought it could make improvements.

CNN and the Messenger both say they’re chasing the middle. Uh-oh.

A conservative outlet is attacking Fox for being too respectful of trans employees. It’s a sign of the times on the right.

The poor, unfortunate remake isn’t nearly as visually spectacular as the original Disney classic.

Musk’s week of conspiracy theories, explained.

Kevin Systrom wants to solve the “existential crises” facing the news industry.

The former Fox News host says he has a new home, and it’s owned by Elon Musk.

A leaked text that reportedly led to Carlson’s firing revealed something important about the most racist show on cable.

Gawker’s Nick Denton, BuzzFeed’s Jonah Peretti, and Ben Smith on digital media’s boom and bust

In a new lawsuit, Disney accuses DeSantis of “a targeted campaign of government retaliation.”

The American Prospect ran an article praising Carlson. The backlash came quickly.

Something doesn’t add up.

CNN has “parted ways” with the CNN This Morning co-host following allegations of misogyny.

BuzzFeed used to be worth $1.6 billion; now it’s down to $100 million. Its peers aren’t looking so hot, either.

The Florida governor’s fight with Disney has become a political liability. But he can’t afford to retreat.

Rupert Murdoch’s company doesn’t like paying the $787 million settlement. But now it’s back to business as usual.

Dominion is walking away with $787 million. That might not be enough to deter Fox News.

Dominion Voting Systems will get $787 million of the $1.6 billion it originally sought.

The Florida governor refuses to lose to Disney as the company plans Pride Month celebrations.

Dominion and Smartmatic’s lawsuits might finally hold Fox accountable for promoting 2020 election lies.