Sublime

“Repetition, or scalability, is the enemy of taste, because in time it reveals a latent sameness in what we all like to like.” https://t.co/y8QBywNZwl

Behind the scenes, they’ve put enormous resources into refining their distribution system to limit the reach of 100% AI-generated content.

Fascinatingly, that has meant re-introducing humans into the loop. Their boost program uses two layers of human review to help decide what gets increased visibility on the platform.

Then, a couple of weeks ago,... See more

While Tubi uses algorithms and personalized recommendations, its offerings feel more thoughtfully chosen, a mix of the familiar and the adventurous; as the TV critic Kaiya Shunyata put it, Tubi “feels very much like you’re choosing what you want to watch; it’s not an algorithm choosing it for you.” It’s a potent reminder of what we used to love... See more

Watching: “The Pitt” (Max)

This suggestion probably should come with a medical warning—because I worry you’ll inhale the 15 episodes of “The Pitt” at a pace fast enough to jeopardize your health. The series debuted to a somewhat muted response right after Christmas but has since steadily attracted more and more attention, hurtling toward its season... See more