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  • Disney Plus eyes AI-generated videos, gaming features and commerce, says Bob Iger
    November 14, 2025, 3:56 PM EST. Disney CEO Bob Iger signaled that AI could reshape Disney Plus, enabling viewers to create and consume short-form AI-generated videos on the platform. In an earnings call, he said there are phenomenal opportunities to deploy AI across our direct-to-consumer platforms to make experiences more dynamic and sticky, and to empower fans to contribute content. While no specifics were given, the comments align with Disney's plan to weave gaming features via its partnership with Epic Games and to turn Disney Plus into an engagement engine for parks, hotels, and cruises through commerce opportunities. The company recently reported subscriber gains in the US/Canada and higher plan prices, underscoring a pivot toward more interactive, AI-powered and cross-ecosystem experiences.
  • Alumna Denisse Aranda Leads Contamination Control on Blue Origin's New Glenn Launch
    November 14, 2025, 3:54 PM EST. Alumna Denisse Aranda ('10) is celebrated as she helps Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket launch during NASA's ESCAPADE mission. As a level-5 contamination control engineer, Aranda leads the end-to-end cleanliness plan for the 320-plus-foot rocket and its cargo, ensuring systems stay free of debris before, during, and after lift-off. She focuses on managing micro-particles, defining mission-specific cleanliness levels, and preventing cross-contamination through planetary protection measures. Her work protects sensitive payloads-such as star trackers and optics-where even tiny particles can degrade data or steer a mission off course. Aranda's role highlights the critical intersection of contamination control, spacecraft reliability, and responsible exploration of the Solar System.
  • LinkedIn rolls out AI-powered people search for premium subscribers
    November 14, 2025, 3:52 PM EST. LinkedIn is injecting AI into its core search with a new AI-powered people search for premium subscribers in the U.S., allowing natural-language queries like "investors in healthcare with FDA experience." The feature marks LinkedIn's biggest AI integration into its search and targets competition from emerging AI-powered people-discovery startups. By shifting from keyword-based search to intent-driven discovery, LinkedIn aims to keep users on its platform as recruiters and business developers rely more on AI agents. Early tests show promise but also accuracy gaps, with queries sometimes surfacing the wrong results. The rollout underscores the broader enterprise AI race, with Google, Bing, and startups like Happenstance.ai and Superposition.ai expanding AI search capabilities.
  • Disney+ Readies Major Push into Games and AI-Generated Content, CEO Says
    November 14, 2025, 3:50 PM EST. Disney+ is set for its biggest product shift since launch, CEO Bob Iger says, with plans to weave in games, AI-powered user-generated content (UGC), and deeper integration with Epic Games. The company envisions Disney+ as an engagement engine linking streaming to theme parks, hotels, and cruises, while leveraging a $1.5B investment to introduce game-like features on the platform. Iger notes opportunities to mine data and deploy AI across direct-to-consumer services to create a more dynamic, stickier experience and enable user-created content, all within a strict sandbox to protect IP. Disney is also exploring conversations with AI partners to balance innovation with IP protection, aiming to offer a portal to all things Disney.
  • Expert: Readiness, not age, key to kids' smartphones
    November 14, 2025, 3:48 PM EST. There's no universal age for smartphones; readiness hinges on responsibility, safety, and family norms. An expert urges parents to start late and practice device use at home, with middle school as a practical entry point. Before gifting, discuss conduct, privacy, and the financial risks of repairs. Treat access as a privilege, not a right, and set clear rules such as limited use and no devices at night or on weekends. Consider starting with a simpler model rather than the latest tech, and involve kids in cost decisions. The bottom line: tailor the decision to the child and household, and have thorough conversations about expectations, safety, and consequences before giving a device.