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☆ AT&T outage: Service down for customers across the US
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —A nationwide AT&T outage is once again leaving customers in the dark on Tuesday. In a statement sent to CNN, the company said a problem is preventing AT&T customers from completing calls between carriers. Calls between AT&T customers aren’t impacted. AT&T told CNN that 911 is not impacted at this time. AT&T told CNN the alerts were received accidentally after a template for such a notification was triggered and sent.

Persons: ” Organizations: CNN, New York Locations: New, New York City, Chicago, Philadelphia, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis, Camden County , Georgia, Scranton

☆ How AI could supercharge the Vision Pro
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

It could also boost sales of the pricey Vision Pro, which has reportedly and unexpectedly received a production cut. During its most recent earnings call, CEO Tim Cook said more than half of the Fortune 100 companies have already bought an Apple Vision Pro. But while it’s unclear when generative AI will come to the Vision Pro, Nygugen said: “It’s only a matter of time.”That’s because the Vision Pro is merely just another interface – much like a tablet, laptop, or watch, that touches Apple’s ecosystem. The Vision Pro, the tech giant's $3,499 headset, is its first major release since the Apple Watch nine years ago. “Vision Pro just came out a few months ago and it needs to get its feet under it before it really starts to take off,” Llamas said.

Persons: it’s, Tim Cook, It’s, Siri, “, Tuong, ”, Nygugen, ” Nygugen, Angela Weiss, Ming Chi, Kuo, Jeremy Bailenson, Bailenson, Ramon Llamas, Apple, ChatGPT – Organizations: CNN, Developers, Google, Samsung, Vision, Fortune, Apple Vision, Gartner, Apple, Apple Watch, Getty, Vision Pro, Stanford, VR, IDC, Microsoft, “ Locations: Cupertino , California, New York City

☆ OpenAI insiders call for company to be more transparent about the ‘serious risks’ AI technology poises to society
▼ + stars: | 2024-06-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —A group of OpenAI insiders are demanding that artificial intelligence companies be far more transparent about AI’s “serious risks” — and that they protect employees who voice concerns about the technology they’re building. “AI companies have strong financial incentives to avoid effective oversight,” reads the open letter posted Tuesday signed by current and former employees at AI companies including OpenAI, the creator behind the viral ChatGPT tool. As the law currently stands, the AI employees said, they don’t believe AI companies will share critical information about the technology voluntarily. Their letter comes as companies move quickly to implement generative AI tools into their products, while government regulators, companies and consumers grapple with responsible use. Meanwhile, Apple is widely expected to announce a partnership with OpenAI at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference to bring generative AI to the iPhone.

Persons: ”, OpenAI, ” OpenAI, Daniel Ziegler, “, Tim Cook Organizations: CNN, Companies, Security, Apple, OpenAI, Conference, ” Apple Locations: OpenAI

☆ This signal could be good news for the stock market
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-29 | by ( Nicole Goodkind | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Some analysts think that means good news for stocks in the second half of the year. While [gross domestic product] and the labor market seem to be slowing, earnings are accelerating,” wrote the Bank of America analysts. That means an improving manufacturing cycle but slowing services can lead to a divergence between market performance and economic performance. “We’ve witnessed records repeatedly break in both stock and housing markets over the past year.”In addition to unrelentingly high home prices, the housing market is also grappling with a chronic lack of homes on the market and elevated mortgage rates. Put together, it has resulted in a tough housing market, especially first-time buyers.

Persons: Dow, PMIs, ”, Brian Luke, “ We’ve, Read, Apple’s Siri, Siri, Samantha Murphy Kelly, Tim Cook, ” Read Organizations: CNN Business, Bell, New York CNN, Federal Reserve, Institute for Supply Management, PMI, Bank of America, Dell, Marvell, Costco, Dow Jones, Developers Conference, Google, Samsung, ” Apple Locations: New York, San Diego , New York, Cleveland, Los Angeles

☆ What a generative AI iPhone could look like
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-28 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Although artificial intelligence has powered some of the iPhone’s experiences for years, such as Live Text and improved autocorrect, generative AI could unlock new levels of interaction and personalization. The debut of an AI iPhone could also entice consumers to upgrade at a time when they’ve been holding onto older models longer. Now all eyes shift to Apple for its take on generative AI. Expediting AIBehind the scenes, Apple reportedly has been working on its on-device generative AI capabilities and acquiring companies for awhile, such as Canadian startup DarwinAI. But now it needs to show it’s going all in on artificial intelligence to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving industry.

Persons: Apple’s Siri, Siri, ”, Tim Cook, they’ve, Paul Schell, ” Schell, Thomas Husson, Forrester, Apple, Nabila, doesn’t, ” Popal, “, “ It’s, it’s Organizations: CNN, Developers Conference, Google, Samsung, ” Apple, Apple, ABI Research, Microsoft, Meta, IDC, Bloomberg, Huawei Locations: China

☆ Some iPhone users eligible for $349 in lawsuit settlement payout over audio issues
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-24 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Some iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus owners may be eligible for a payout as part of a $35 million settlement. iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus users who experienced issues related to the audio chip could receive up to $349 in compensation as part of a 2019 lawsuit filed in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Apple denied the devices had these issues and all allegations of wrongdoing, according to the Settlement Administration website. Eligible users might receive an email or postcard in the mail about the settlement. This isn’t the first lawsuit payout for the iPhone 7 models.

Persons: Siri Organizations: CNN, Court, Northern, Northern District of, Apple, Administration Locations: Northern District, Northern District of California

☆ Elon Musk says AI will take all our jobs
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-23 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Elon Musk says artificial intelligence will take all our jobs and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. “Probably none of us will have a job,” Musk said about AI at a tech conference on Thursday. While speaking remotely via webcam at VivaTech 2024 in Paris, Musk described a future where jobs would be “optional.”“If you want to do a job that’s kinda like a hobby, you can do a job,” Musk said. Concerns also continue to mount over how various industries and jobs will change as AI proliferates in the market. The report also said the majority of jobs previously identified as vulnerable to AI were not economically beneficial for employers to automate at that time.

Persons: CNN — Elon, ” Musk, Musk, ”, Ian Banks, “ Organizations: CNN, MIT’s Computer, Artificial Intelligence Locations: Paris

☆ Microsoft thinks it found a way to make PCs relevant again
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-21 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Microsoft jumped headfirst into building artificial intelligence directly into its Windows operating system on Monday, announcing new AI computers that could help ramp up flagging PC sales. The computers, which are packed with processors that power advanced AI tools, come as PC sales have stalled for years. Microsoft isn’t alone in its AI PC ambition. Dell and Lenovo also recently debuted AI-first PC computers under the Copilot+ AI umbrella, an emerging category that experts widely believe will become the next stage of computing. Last month, Microsoft reported quarterly profits of $21.9 billion, up from $18.3 billion a year ago.

Persons: Satya Nadella, “, ”, Bing, Dell, ” Geoff Blaber, Blaber, Jitesh, tailwinds Organizations: CNN, Microsoft, Lenovo, Apple, Developers, CCS Insight, IDC Locations: Seattle, Wisconsin

☆ Many high schools are curbing the use of AI. These schools are leaning in
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-17 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —At Princeton High School, students are trying to combat the rapid decline of indigenous languages with some unlikely help: a furry, wide-eyed stuffed animal named Che’w. He’s a wildly intelligent generative AI robot that speaks Mam, a Mayan language spoken in the western highlands of Guatemala and Mexico and by a small population of the school’s students. At a time when some high schools are restricting the use of AI in the classroom, others, like Princeton High School, are leaning into it. Courtesy SamsungBeyond generative AISome high schools around the country are trying to teach students how to use other forms of artificial intelligence for a greater good. “It doesn’t lose patience or get sick of talking to them,” said Mark Eastburn, Princeton High School’s science, research and engineering teacher.

Persons: Che’w, Joy Barnes, Johnson, ”, ChatGPT, Ed ”, Noel Candelaria, ” Candelaria, Tylo Chacon, Chacon, “ We’ve, It’s, —, Mark Eastburn, “ It’s, ’, Eastburn, they’re Organizations: CNN —, Princeton High School, UNESCO, PHS, ”, STEM School Highlands, Samsung, Los Angeles Unified School District, Seattle Public Schools, National Education Association, CNN, NEA, Stuyvesant High School, University of Colorado, Princeton Locations: Guatemala, Mexico, Colorado, New York City, Washington ,, Boulder, Mam

☆ Google shows off how AI Gmail, Photos and shopping will work
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-14 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —A day after OpenAI impressed with a startlingly improved ChatGPT AI model, Google showed off its vision for how AI will improve the products that billions of people use every day. Google showed how it wants its AI products to become a bigger part of users’ lives by sharing information, interacting with others, finding objects around the house, making schedules, shopping and using an Android device. Simply put, Google wants its AI to be part of everything you do. Google CEO Sundar Pichai showed off various new features powered by its latest AI model Gemini 1.5 Pro. One new feature, called Ask Photos, allows users to search photos for deeper insights, such as asking when your daughter learned to swim or recall what your license plate number is, by looking through saved pictures.

Persons: OpenAI, Sundar Pichai, Pichai, —, ”, Google’s, Jacob Bourne, it’s Organizations: CNN, Google, Gmail, Google Lens, Astra, “

☆ 3 reasons why Wall Street is playing Roblox again
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

CNN —Many adults heard the phrase “Robux” for the first time last holiday season when the virtual currency of gaming platform Roblox landed on the top of most wish lists. And it will have to prove to Wall Street there’s more growth up ahead. In its fourth quarter of 2023, Roblox revenue was $750 million, up 30% year-over-year – but had a net loss of $323.7 million. Like Fortnite, Roblox is also moving ahead with a“payout to creators” business model. “It’s clear that [Roblox] intends to go after younger gamers in 2024 and 2025,” Ward said.

Persons: ”, Roblox, Matilda Beinat, Lindsey Nicholson, UCG, David Baszucki, Ralph Lauren, Mike Proulx, Forrester, “, ” Proulx, Michael Nagle, ” Beinat, Lewis Ward, ” Ward, Ward Organizations: CNN, Investors, ABI Research, “, Gaming Center, Costco, Brookhaven RP, Nike, Walmart, New York Stock Exchange, Bloomberg, Getty, Apple’s, IDC, Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars Locations: Asia, Roblox, New York, Fortnite

☆ Microsoft to build AI hub on previously-owned Foxconn land in Wisconsin
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-08 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | Samantha Waldenberg | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Microsoft said it is pouring $3.3 billion into building a data hub in Wisconsin that aims to train employees and manufacturers on how to best use artificial intelligence. The new center aims to create 2,300 union construction jobs and 2,000 permanent jobs over time, according to Microsoft. In his remarks Wednesday, Biden plans to directly point his finger at Trump for the failed project, according to a White House official. The White House also introduced an order in 2023 to require AI system developers to share results of their safety tests with the federal government before they are released to the public. Beyond AI, Wisconsin is seeing a spate of funding toward futuristic industries.

Persons: Joe Biden, Trump, Satya Nadella, Biden, Microsoft’s Organizations: CNN, Microsoft, University of Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin -, Trump, White, Infrastructure Law, Badger Locations: Wisconsin, Mount Pleasant , Wisconsin, America, Milwaukee, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, United States, Racine –

☆ Apple unveils new iPad Pro with ‘outrageously powerful’ AI-powered chip
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-07 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

In a pre-recorded live streamed event from its Cupertino, California headquarters, the company introduced the latest versions of its iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets, and an all-new Apple Pencil Pro. CEO Tim Cook said Wednesday’s announcement marked “the biggest day for iPad since its introduction.”At the heart of the new iPad Pro is Apple’s new custom M4 processor, which delivers 4 times the performance as its existing iPad Pro models. The latest iPad Pro comes in two sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches. The iPad Pro comes in two finishes, silver and space black. The iPad Air is powered by Apple’s custom M2 processor with faster GPU and neural engine that’s 50% faster than the previous iPad Air.

Persons: Tim Cook, Cook, Apple, ”, it’s Organizations: CNN, Apple, Developers Conference, iPad Locations: Cupertino , California, China

☆ When grief and AI collide: These people are communicating with the dead
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-06 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +12 min

People have wanted to reconnect with deceased loved ones for centuries, whether they’ve visited mediums and spiritualists or leaned on services that preserve their memory. In September 2023, it introduced ChatGPT voice, where users can ask the chatbot prompts without typing. HereAfter AI, founded in 2019, allows users to create avatars of deceased loved ones. “Remembering is very important; it reflects the human condition and importance of deceased loved ones.”But she noted the relationship we have with our closest loved ones is built on authenticity. Creating an AI version of that person could for many “feel like a violation of that.”Bill Abney said he feels uneasy about communicating with his late fiancée through AI platforms.

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☆ Amid headwinds in China and a sluggish stock price, investors look to Apple’s earnings for signs of hope
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Even though Apple has silenced critics and beaten existential crises before, some fans of its minimalist products and investors in its maximalist stock are nervous. Analysts are expecting low sales figures for the quarter ending March 31 – despite the company beating expectations in the last four quarters. This will be its first earnings report since the launch of its biggest new product in years, its $3,499 mixed reality Vision Pro headset. Market research firm IDC said Apple’s smartphone shipments tumbled a stunning 10% globally in the first quarter of this year. All eyes on AIAccording to David McQueen, research director at tech intelligence firm ABI Research, the company could spark sales growth soon.

Persons: Apple, Ming, Chi Kuo, “, ”, Nabila Popal, David McQueen, OpenAI Organizations: CNN, Apple, IDC, Huawei, Xiaomi, Samsung, ABI Research, Developers Conference, ChatGPT Locations: China, Hollywood

☆ Amid campus protests, some teens and parents reconsider enrollment decisions
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +21 min

I was so dead set on going,” said the private school student, who is Jewish. Before police were deployed to campus, pro-Palestinian protesters and Israel supporters were clashing at the school , according to multiple reports. Joseph Prezioso/AFP/Getty Images Columbia University students gather for a picket organized by the Student Workers Union (UAW Local 2710) on Monday, April 29. Columbia student Cameron Jones told CNN: "I am Jewish and, to me, Passover symbolizes perseverance and resilience. Stefan Jeremiah/AP Israeli flags are reflected in the sunglasses of a demonstrator in front of Columbia University on April 22.

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☆ Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-17 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +1 min

CNN —Apple has fixed a bug that suggested the Palestinian flag emoji when some users searched for the word “Jerusalem” in the emoji keyboard. Apple’s previous update was introduced on March 21, but the recent discovery of the bug upset some users on social media. It’s possible, however, Apple’s machine-learning technology determined the suggested emoji based on analyzing texts from millions of its users. In 2017, the US administration of President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing decades of American foreign policy. So suggesting a Palestinian flag emoji for the search query “Jerusalem,” particularly when Israel is at war with Hamas, added tensions amid a long-running dispute.

Persons: Apple, Donald Trump, ” Organizations: CNN, Apple, East Locations: Israel, East Jerusalem, Jerusalem

☆ iPhone sales are plunging. Here’s why
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-15 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Apple’s smartphone sales tumbled 10% last quarter, according to market research firm IDC, as sales in China fell sharply. Apple took the crown last year – but only for one quarter, as Samsung took the spot back. Samsung occupied about 20.8% of market share (or 60.1 million shipments) during the quarter, followed by Apple with 17.3% (50.1 million shipments). China remains an important market for Apple as it is the largest market behind the US. “As the overall smartphone market recovers this year, with a strong focus on AI, Samsung is in good position to grow further this year,” she added.

Persons: “, ”, Nabila Popal, “ It’s, ” Popal, Xiaomi, Loren Elliott, Huawei’s, Popal, “ We’re Organizations: CNN, IDC, Apple, Samsung, Android, Galaxy, Huawei Locations: China, San Jose , California, U.S, China . China, United States

☆ Families who sued social media companies years ago are taking matters into their own hands
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-13 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +16 min

Now there are hundreds of such lawsuits against social media platforms, alleging teenagers across the country have been harmed from exposure to social media, according to Matthew Bergman, the founder of the Social Media Victims Law Center, from where many of these lawsuits have been filed. Jaime Puerta said he has met with police departments, government agencies and schools to discuss the dangers of social media platforms. Mayor Eric Adams makes announcement on lawsuit against social media companies at City Hall in New York City. Next, she said she wants to work with lawmakers to help increase the age requirement to access social media sites. Donna and Chris Dawley have attended conferences, events and Congressional hearings to raise awareness about social media addiction.

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☆ The iPhone suggests a Palestinian flag when some people type ‘Jerusalem.’ Apple is working on a fix
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-12 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Apple is working to a fix a bug in its latest iOS software that suggests the Palestinian flag emoji when some users search for the word “Jerusalem” in the emoji keyboard. But the user, who said she was Jewish, provided a long list of other cities that don’t surface a flag when entered into the emoji search box. For its part, Israel considers Jerusalem as its undivided capital. In 2017, the US administration of President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing decades of American foreign policy. So suggesting a Palestinian flag emoji for the search query “Jerusalem,” particularly when Israel is at war with Hamas, is adding to tensions amid a long-running dispute.

Persons: Apple, Donald Trump, ” Organizations: CNN, Apple, East Locations: Israel, East Jerusalem, Jerusalem

☆ Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok ahead of her latest album’s release
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift’s music is back on TikTok following an ongoing dispute with her music distributor Universal Music Group over royalties. The return of her songs on the popular social platform comes as she is set to release her latest and much-anticipated album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” next week. As a result, Universal artists’ music was removed from any TikTok videos with a notice that stated it had been removed due to copyright violation. Universal Music Group, TikTok and Taylor Swift’s spokesperson did not respond to a request for comment. Music from other Universal artists’ is still not listed on the platform.

Persons: CNN — Taylor, ”, Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Camila Cabello, Rihanna, “, TikTok, Universal, Swift’s, Taylor Swift’s, ’, Swift, she’s Organizations: CNN, Universal Music Group, Poets Department, Universal Music, Universal

☆ Instagram to crack down on teen sextortion
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-11 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

The company announced on Thursday it is testing new features to curb an alarming trend called financial sextortion, which often targets kids and teenagers. Once the nude images are sent, the scammers claim they’ll post them online, either on public websites or on newsfeeds where their friends will see, unless the victims send money or gift cards. In the upcoming weeks and among a subset of users, Instagram said it will roll out various new features, such as blurring nude images sent in direct messages and informing users when they’ve interacted with someone who engaged in financial sextortion. But the FBI recently said it has seen an increase in financial sextortion cases from strangers, often started by scammers overseas. Meta said it is also working on ways to identify accounts that may be engaging in sextortion scams by detecting and monitoring likely sextortion behavior.

Persons: Instagram, they’ve, ” Antigone Davis, “ It’s, sextortion, Meta, Meta Meta, ” Davis, “, ” Organizations: CNN, FBI, National Center for, Meta, Tech Coalition

☆ Teachers are using AI to grade essays. Students are using AI to write them
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-06 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

A report by strategy consultant firm Tyton Partners, sponsored by plagiarism detection platform Turnitin, found half of college students used AI tools in Fall 2023. The practice of using AI for writing feedback or grading assignments also raises ethical considerations. But teachers should then grade students’ work themselves when looking for novelty, creativity and depth of insight. “Using feedback that is not truly from me seems like it is shortchanging that relationship a little,” she said. She also sees uploading a student’s work to ChatGPT as a “huge ethical consideration” and potentially a breach of their intellectual property.

Persons: Diane Gayeski, “, ”, Gayeski, —, They’re, it’s, Dorothy Leidner, Leidner, Leslie Layne, Leslie Layne Leslie Layne, ChatGPT, OpenAI, Alan Reid, Layne, ” Nicolas Frank Organizations: CNN, Ithaca College, Tyton Partners, Microsoft, University of Virginia, University of Lynchburg, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Center for Research, Reform, Education, Johns Hopkins University Locations: Virginia, foolproof

☆ Premarket stocks: The rally is sputtering. Earnings season could revive it
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-05 | by ( Krystal Hur | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Investors are hoping the upcoming earnings season will help bring back this year’s banner rally. The first-quarter earnings season could get the stock rally chugging along again, some investors say. Earnings season kicks off next week with quarterly updates from Delta Air Lines, Citigroup, BlackRock, JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo. For the millions of recent Latino immigrants in the US, construction jobs have low barriers to entry and the openings are plentiful. The crackdown comes as its rival Netflix has attributed a jump in signups from its recent crackdown on password sharing.

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☆ Disney+ will crack down on password sharing in June
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-04 | by ( Samantha Murphy Kelly | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Disney is curbing password sharing for its Disney+ streaming service as part of a larger effort to boost signups and revenue. CEO Bob Iger, in a CNBC interview on Thursday, said its popular Disney+ streaming service will start cracking down on password sharing in June in some countries and more broadly in September. Although Disney+ and Disney’s other streaming services’ terms of service explicitly prevent customers from impersonating someone else by using their username or password, it hasn’t been broadly enforcing its policy. The crackdown comes as its rival Netflix has attributed a jump in signups from its recent crackdown on password sharing. The password crackdown had been expected for months.

Persons: Bob Iger, hasn’t, Iger, “, ” Iger, Disney, ” Organizations: New, New York CNN, Disney, CNBC, Netflix Locations: New York, signups

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