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MrBeast builds dedicated AI team, seeks head of AI-native production
Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) is building a new production organisation that puts artificial intelligence at the centre of content creation. Beast Industries is recruiting a leader to oversee an AI-native production model, aiming to treat AI as the foundation rather than a support tool. The job posting reflects goals to automate processes and produce more content faster as spending control and efficiency become key tasks. The company has about 750 employees and the channel has about 479 million subscribers.
Telecommunications & Media
Peacock expands into AI video, mobile sports and games
NBCUniversal streaming platform Peacock is seeking a major shift toward AI and mobile-focused entertainment, TechCrunch reported. Peacock plans to redesign its mobile app as a blend of TikTok-style video, a casual gaming hub and a streaming service. It is introducing an AI-driven \"Bravoverse\" that auto-edits short clips into personalised playlists with an AI avatar narrating in Andy Cohen’s voice. Peacock also plans vertical live NBA streams and new mobile mystery games.
Telecommunications & Media
YouTube\'s 2025 ad revenue tops combined Disney, Paramount, Warner Bros
YouTube recorded $40.4 billion in advertising revenue in 2025, surpassing the combined $37.8 billion earned by major Hollywood studios including Disney, NBCUniversal, Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, TechCrunch reported. In 2024, YouTube’s ad revenue of $36.1 billion trailed the studios’ $41.8 billion, but the situation reversed last year. Alphabet said YouTube’s total revenue reached $60 billion, with non-ad revenue coming from subscription services.