80% of Steam game sales come from 'older games' #116

Major publishers and authors have filed a class-action lawsuit over AI training.

Three major publishing houses and several bestselling authors have filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court regarding the training of Google's 'Gemini' AI. The central issue is whether book data provided for search purposes was used for AI training without authorization. With the potential for massive penalties, this is a developing story to keep an eye on.

IBM's stock price reportedly plummeted by about 24% in a single day.

IBM has recorded its largest single-day drop in 58 years. Behind this surprising turn of events is the fact that clients are prioritizing investments in AI servers, causing existing businesses like mainframes to stagnate. This episode discusses how companies are shifting their investments, serving as a symbol of the current business landscape.

Data shows that 80% of Steam game sales come from older titles.

On the PC gaming distribution service Steam, the majority of sales are not actually from the latest releases, but from past titles. YOSHIO dives deep into gamer consumption trends and market changes, sharing his own insights. He shares a specific anecdote, but be sure to listen to the full episode for the rest of the story.