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Amazon has invested an undisclosed amount in Fable Studio’s AI-powered streaming service, Showrunner, which allows people to generate their own shows or remix licensed content to make their own episodes.

The Big Picture: There’s a heated debate over how AI-generated movies and shows will (or should be allowed to) revolutionize the entertainment industry, with issues like copyright protection, content personalization, and general quality leading the conversation. Showrunner is hoping to sidestep all of that by positioning AI-content not as a replacement for traditional film and TV, but as an entirely separate medium — one that’s more akin to video games.

Behind the Scenes: After an extensive alpha test with 10,000 users, Showrunner is launching for all audiences starting today.

Here’s how it works:

Final Prompt: Fable CEO Edward Saatchi, who co-founded the Emmy-winning Oculus Story Studio, hopes that Showrunner can stand at the intersection of a new AI-powered creator economy and traditional Hollywood marketing. People can make money off of their creations or simply play with IP they love after watching a movie or show — the kind of marketing that studios are already chasing with Fortnite and Roblox partnerships. Speaking of which, Showrunner has already signed up one studio and is in talks with Disney.

Prediction: While AI-generated shows may never reach the cultural heights of Hollywood, the ability to remix Hollywood IP in creative ways may soon be the ultimate sign of fandom.

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In the realm of online food trends, nothing is going quite as viral as “Dubai chocolate” — a rich chocolate shell filled with pistachio cream and a shredded dough called kataifi.

The Big Bite: Viral food and beverage trends are shaking markets, tastes, and even supply chains. But deciding which trends are fleeting and which ones are here to stay (a corporate strategy called “social listening”) is a decision that could cost businesses millions of dollars — in either sunk costs if they whiff or lost revenue if they become more than a momentary fad.

Behind the Flavor: Could Dubai chocolate be the next pumpkin spice?

Last Bite: Dubai chocolate started in Dubai (obviously) by Fix Dessert Chocolatier co-founder Sarah Hamouda, who made it to satisfy a pregnancy craving, per The WSJ. It wasn’t originally called Dubai chocolate, but the nickname somehow stuck as word got around and then came to international attention when Maria Vehera, an influencer from the UAE, posted a video of herself eating it on TikTok.

No one really knows exactly why Dubai chocolate became a viral sensation. But beyond its unique blend of flavors, Shake Shack’s director of global culinary and product development, Jim Frisch, thinks a growing cultural fascination with Dubai might have something to do with it.

Next Serving: Plenty of locales are already known for iconic desserts (if you go to Paris without getting a croissant, did you even go?). But don’t be surprised if more tourism boards start leaning into unique sweets as a key marketing tool — a trend known as “bakery tourism.”

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59.1% of you voted No in yesterday’s poll: Are you a millionaire?

“Used to be. Lost most of it due to divorce, but it’s only money. I can earn more.”

“Been trying to get my investment portfolio over $500K for the last 10 years. Still not there yet.”

“Yes, in total funds saved for retirement (not counting Social Security). And yes, it’s no big deal. I don’t feel rich.”

“I invested in myself early in my career, always putting 15% of my paycheck into a 401(k). Year over year, it grew. I also invested in a Fortune 500 company that has seen great success. I still shop sales and coupons, but that’s what got me here. I’ll always be a little frugal.”

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