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Paramount Appoints Mattel CEO as Co-CEO Ahead of Warner Acquisition

Paramount Global has appointed Ynon Kreiz, CEO of Mattel, as co-CEO alongside current CEO David Ellison, effective October 5, 2026. This appointment comes just before the completion of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, expected to close on October 6, 2026. Kreiz will oversee day-to-day operations and the integration of the two studios, while Ellison will focus on strategy, creative direction, and technology. The merger, valued at over $110 billion, is expected to result in thousands of job cuts, with projected annual synergies of $6 billion within three years. Kreiz previously led a turnaround at Mattel, including job reductions, and is known for orchestrating the successful 'Barbie' movie. The deal faced legal challenges from several states, which were resolved after Paramount committed to increased U.S. production spending and retaining both Los Angeles studio lots. The merger has also raised concerns about CNN's editorial independence given the Ellison family's political ties.

• Ynon Kreiz, CEO of Mattel, will become co-CEO of Paramount on October 5, 2026, alongside David Ellison.
• The Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger is expected to close on October 6, 2026, with a deal value exceeding $110 billion.
• Paramount expects annual synergies of $6 billion within three years from the merger.

Google Report: AI Doubles Software Vulnerability Disclosures

Google's Threat Intelligence Group reports that the number of disclosed software vulnerabilities has doubled within months, rising from 5,045 in January 2026 to 10,740 by August 2026. The report attributes this surge to the increasing use of AI agents in security research, which uncover different types of flaws than traditional scanners. Notably, 50% of AI-found vulnerabilities lead to remote code execution, compared to 26% for conventionally discovered ones. The report also highlights a rise in exploitation of known 'N-day' vulnerabilities, from 28 in all of 2025 to 75 between January and August 2026, likely accelerated by AI-assisted exploit creation. Additionally, vulnerabilities in AI infrastructure itself are growing, with over 1,500 reports in 2026, focusing on orchestration frameworks like Langflow and inference servers such as vLLM and Ollama. The report advises prioritizing patches based on threat intelligence and recommends AI-powered code reviews for software vendors.

• Vulnerability disclosures doubled from 5,045 in January 2026 to 10,740 in August 2026.
• 50% of AI-discovered vulnerabilities lead to remote code execution, vs. 26% for conventional methods.
• Exploitation of N-day vulnerabilities rose from 28 in 2025 to 75 between January and August 2026.

Oracle Payment Halt Disrupts OpenAI Expansion

The article reports that Oracle has halted payments for Project Jupiter, a major infrastructure project central to OpenAI's expansion. The payment pause creates uncertainty around the timeline and scope of the project, which is crucial for OpenAI's computing capacity. The reasons for Oracle's decision are not disclosed. This development could impact OpenAI's ability to scale its AI models and services, potentially affecting the wider AI infrastructure ecosystem. The news is significant for partners and investors relying on the project's completion.

• Oracle has halted payments for Project Jupiter, a major infrastructure project for OpenAI.
• Project Jupiter is central to OpenAI's expansion plans.
• The payment halt creates uncertainty about the project's timeline and scope.

TikTok Adds AI Shopping Assistant and Direct Brand Checkout

TikTok announced the rollout of a new AI shopping assistant and a checkout feature that allows users to purchase directly from brands within the app, separate from TikTok Shop. These features, now beginning to roll out in the U.S., are built in partnership with commerce platforms and payment providers including Salesforce, Shopify, Shoplazza, and Stripe. The goal, according to David Kaufman, TikTok's global head of monetization and product partnerships, is to move users from discovery to action, leveraging AI to enhance the shopping journey. The announcement was made on Monday and represents a significant step in TikTok's e-commerce integration.

• TikTok is rolling out an AI shopping assistant in the U.S.
• TikTok introduces a new checkout feature for direct brand purchases, separate from TikTok Shop.
• The features are built in partnership with Salesforce, Shopify, Shoplazza, and Stripe.

Google AI Overviews for Brands Include Third-Party Sources

Google's AI Overviews increasingly appear for brand-related search queries, providing visibility but also risks. A recent Ahrefs analysis shows that in September, 73.3% of branded searches in the US triggered AI Overviews on desktop, up from 61.3% in July. These overviews often cite third-party sources like Wikipedia, YouTube, and LinkedIn, not just the brand's own content. This can lead to misinformation or negative portrayals, and Google may be liable for false statements, as a German court ruling indicated. Brands and SEOs must manage their reputation across third-party sources, as clicks from AI Overviews can benefit not only the brand but also publishers and creators.

• Google's AI Overviews appear for 73.3% of branded searches on US desktop in September, up from 61.3% in July.
• AI Overviews for brands often cite third-party sources like Wikipedia, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
• Google introduced a brand filter in Search Console to help SEOs analyze brand-related queries.

Multiplayer AI: The Shift from Smarter Individuals to a Smarter Company

Salesforce's newsroom now features a new article on Multiplayer AI, highlighting the shift from individual intelligence to company-wide intelligence. The article is dated Sep 24, 2026.