Twitter COO Anthony Noto is leaving the social media company in March for SoFi, a personal finance start-up. Effective March 1st, Noto will become CEO of SoFi, and Twitter's COO role will be filled by “other members of Twitter’s leadership team,” according to the company. Twitter shares tumbled following the announcement.
Netflix reports huge subscriber growth, adding more than 8 million customers worldwide in Q4. The earnings report painted a picture of a very successful 2017, with plans to invest much more next year. The streaming company credits its growth to an increase in original content.
Actors Debra Messing, John Cho, and director Aneesh Chaganty join us from the Sundance Film Festival to talk about their new movie "Search." The film tells the story of a father looking for his lost daughter through various means of technology. Most of the movie takes place on a laptop screen. Debra Messing and John Cho say they were excited for this film because of its unique storytelling. Chaganty says the movie took a year and a half to edit, whereas a typical movie only takes about four months.
And Kim Lopdrup, CEO of Red Lobster Seafood Co., talks about the big changes you can expect at its restaurants across the country. The company is introducing a new menu, a new look at its restaurants, and sustainability efforts across the board.
OpenAI has announced that ChatGPT will soon engage in "erotica for verified adults." CEO Sam Altman says the company aims to allow more user freedom for adults while setting limits for teens. OpenAI isn't the first to explore sexualized AI, but previous attempts have faced legal and societal challenges. Altman believes OpenAI isn't the "moral police" and wants to differentiate content similar to how Hollywood differentiates R-rated movies. This move could help OpenAI, which is losing money, turn a profit. However, experts express concerns about the impact on real-world relationships and the potential for misuse.
CNN is launching a new “All Access” streaming subscription in the U.S. on October 28th, priced at $6.99 a month, or just $69.99 if you sign up for a full year.
WSJ’s Alexander Gladstone reveals the story behind First Brands’ sudden bankruptcy: hidden deals, corporate chaos, and a mystery that shook the auto world.