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WTF now?! #24 – Thursday 26 February–Wednesday 4 March 2026
OpenAI's Department of War contract throws the spotlight on AI and military use in light of the US–Israel war with Iran. Paramount has pipped Netflix to buyout Warner Bros. Live Nation and Ticketmaster defend against a DoJ antitrust case.
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WTF now?! #31 – Thursday 16–Wednesday 22 April 2026
Much ado about music this week with 2SER at risk, Live Nation declared a monopolist in the US and indie venues in the UK calling for transparency from the music collecting society.
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