Sam Altman called ad-supported AI “uniquely unsettling” — but new ChatGPT code suggests otherwise as OpenAI faces losses through 2030 with no path to profit

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As an analyst, I’ve been following the discussions around OpenAI’s potential revenue streams. Last year, reports surfaced suggesting they were considering adding ads to ChatGPT, largely fueled by concerns about the company’s financial stability. While CEO Sam Altman didn’t explicitly deny these claims, he framed advertising as something they’d only pursue if absolutely necessary – a real last resort.

Hollywood Needs More Franchises Like Knives Out (& Fewer Like The MCU)

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continues to be the standard for superhero franchises, especially its early years with the ‘Infinity Saga.’ After the first Avengers movie demonstrated audience enthusiasm for connected stories building to a large team-up, adapting superhero comics into an interconnected universe became a perfect strategy. The success of this approach exceeded all expectations. This interconnectedness meant fans consistently turned out for each new movie, and even lesser-known heroes could star in major blockbuster films.

🤑 GENIUS Act: Stealthy Debt Buyers or Financial Wizards? 🧙‍♂️

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Financial Wizardry at Work

Supporters cheer, “Huzzah! Legal clarity and programmable money for all!” 🎉 But critics, those pesky naysayers, whisper darkly: “Could this turn stablecoin issuers into unwitting buyers of US debt?” 🤔 Shanaka Anslem Perera, the Sherlock Holmes of finance, declares, “Every digital dollar minted is a sly purchase of US sovereign debt!” 🕵️‍♂️💸

Cancelled MAPPA Anime Shares Exciting Surprise For Fans

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Although a second season hasn’t been announced, all 12 episodes of the anime are currently available to watch for free on YouTube. This offer is a celebration of the series finale and will last until December 21st. However, this free viewing is limited to viewers in Japan. Fans outside of Japan will need to use official streaming services. The news, first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by @comic_natalie, quickly became popular, with many fans sharing their enthusiasm for the show. Even after its cancellation, the series continues to grow in popularity, and Junichi Suwabe, the voice actor for Victor Nikiforov, also shared the news on his official X account, receiving a lot of attention.

Shocking Stranger Things Data Reveals Exactly Why We’re Already Getting A Spinoff Before Its Finished

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It’s rare for streaming services to share details about how well their shows perform, especially Netflix, which relies heavily on data. To understand just how valuable Stranger Things has become to Netflix, we need to look at information from outside sources. Parrot Analytics recently shared some surprising data with The Wrap that highlights the massive success of the show – and the challenges Netflix now faces as a result.