Crosswire 4. 03/03/17'
A bit more condensed version of ‘Crosswire’ this week. Blame it on the snow and the mountains, and the short break I took. Nevertheless here are some digital stories that are worth a look.
TV/VIDEO
Google takes on Cable with ‘YouTube Tv’ — 40 Channels for 35$ — WIRED
Google just joined the “skinny bundle” TV war with YouTube TV, a paid subscription service that streams a slew of premium broadcast and cable networks to your mobile device, tablet, computer, and anything with Chromecast.
VOICE/AI
Why the Human Voice is the Year’s Most Important Technology — MIT SLOAN
The next fundamental shift in human civilization — the next killer technology — is our voice. Eventually, in the farther future, our individual voices will meld with AI agents, forming a new kind of personal operating system.
Samsung’s next generation AI assistant will support 7 to 8 languages — THE VERGE
If all the rumors are true Samsung’s AI assistant Bixby will be a powerfull assistant. Samsung is in a strong position of being able to integrate its AI platform not only with their mobile devices but also with gadgets in your home.
NEWS
There are now 114 fact-checking initiatives in 47 countries — POYNTER
Facts may be passé, but fact-checking appears to be a growth industry. The latest figures by the Duke Reporters’ Lab indicate there are 114 dedicated fact-checking teams in 47 countries.
MUSIC/AUDIO/RADIO
Facebook is Hiring for a Legal Music Licensing Boss — MUSIC BUSINESS
The signals seem clear: the world’s biggest social network, with its 1.9bn active users, is finally ready to pay something for the use of music on its platform.
Spotify is getting into the content game with its own original podcasts — ANDROID CENTRAL
The Spotify Originals, as they’re called, are a family of podcasts that’ve been greenlighted by the green-logo’d music service. The first three titles — Showstopper, Unpacked, and The Chris Lighty Story (working title) — are different series that explore music’s impact on society.
EXTRA
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