The EU Digital Markets Act hit major streaming platforms this week. Spotify immediately added in-app purchases outside Apple's payment system. The real test comes when users actually try to buy something. Expect a messy rollout.
Threads launched its API for developers. Third-party apps and content moderation tools are now possible. Meta wants Threads to be the public square but keeps central control. The API is read-only for now. Write access comes later. This is the slowest platform launch in history.
The UK government published its AI Safety Institute's first evaluation results. No models passed the threshold for autonomous capability. The bar was low. The real concern is what happens when one does.
Microsoft announced Copilot will be embedded in Windows 11 by default. No opt-out during installation. Enterprise users can block it but consumers cannot. The line between feature and operating system continues to blur.
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film broke AMC's single-day record for advance ticket sales. The film costs $19.89. The reference is intentional. The cultural event is now a business event. The business event is now a cultural event.
The pattern is clear. Platforms consolidate. Regulation responds slowly. Culture moves faster than either. Paul