Apple Music Could Outpace Spotify, Tech Giants Prepare to Release Earnings
Apple Music is on track to overtake Spotify. According to The Wall Street Journal, Apple is growing its U.S. subscriber base by 5% every month, compared to only 2% growth from Spotify. If Apple continues to grow at this pace, it could overtake Spotify in the U.S. by the summer.
In our weekly Grab & Go segment, we preview earnings reports from Twitter, Snap, and Tesla. Investors will be looking to see if Twitter can return to growth. Snap hopes its app redesign will turn things around. And Tesla's revenue is likely to grow while profitability will take a hit due to higher than expected production costs for the Model 3.
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.