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The Strike That Changed the Rules: Hollywood, AI, and What Happened Next
Introduction The 2023 Hollywood strikes were the longest and most consequential labor action the entertainment industry had seen in decades. The Writers Guild of America walked out in May; SAG-AFTRA joined in July. Together, they shut down the production of scripted film and television for 148 days. The core issues were familiar ones — residuals, minimum staffing — but the new and defining issue was AI. What the writers and actors were fighting about, at its core, was whether
Theoplis Stewart II
4 days ago3 min read


The Reporter Is Not Dead. But the Newsroom Is Being Rebuilt From Scratch.
Introduction Every generation of communicators faces a technology that promises to change everything. The printing press. Radio. Television. The internet. Social media. Each one rewired how information traveled, who controlled it, and what professional communication looked like. Each one also preserved something essential that the previous generation worried would be lost. I think about that history when I read about what AI is doing to journalism right now. The fear is under
Theoplis Stewart II
4 days ago2 min read


Conan O’Brien’s Oscars Monologue: A Satirical Lens on AI’s Role in Hollywood
AI is revolutionizing media, public affairs, and marketing by enhancing content creation, audience engagement, and predictive analytics.
Theoplis Stewart II
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Disney Employee’s AI Download Sparks Cyberattack: What It Means for Media and Cybersecurity
This is an editorialized blog, drafted with the assistance of AI. When Disney employee Matthew Van Andel downloaded an AI tool, he had no...
Theoplis Stewart II
Mar 1, 20252 min read


How AI is Transforming Small Businesses and Media Operations
AI is transforming small businesses, streamlining operations from inventory tagging to marketing and media content creation.
Theoplis Stewart II
Feb 28, 20252 min read


Alibaba’s Open-Source AI Model Wan 2.1: What It Means for Media and Content Creation
Alibaba’s Wan 2.1 AI model is now open-source, intensifying competition in AI-driven media and content creation.
Theoplis Stewart II
Feb 27, 20252 min read


CSU’s ChatGPT Edu Rollout: How AI Will Shape the Future of Media and Public Affairs
CSU’s ChatGPT Edu rollout will transform media education, training future journalists and PR pros in AI-driven content creation.
Theoplis Stewart II
Feb 26, 20252 min read
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