BusinessTelecom

Cumulus Media Files Antitrust Lawsuit Against Nielsen Over Radio Ratings Practices

Cumulus Media has initiated legal action against Nielsen Holdings, accusing the ratings giant of anticompetitive practices in radio audience measurement. The lawsuit alleges Nielsen illegally bundles national and local ratings data, forcing broadcasters to purchase unnecessary services. Industry analysts suggest the case could reshape how radio audience data is sold and priced.

Major Radio Network Challenges Ratings Giant

Radio broadcasting network Cumulus Media has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against audience measurement firm Nielsen Media Research, according to court documents reviewed by Reuters. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan federal court, alleges that Nielsen has been illegally leveraging its dominant position in radio ratings to suppress competition and charge inflated prices.

BusinessStartups

Former Builder.ai Finance Chief Subpoenaed in US Fraud Investigation

The former CFO of Builder.ai has been subpoenaed by US prosecutors investigating the startup’s collapse. Authorities are examining allegations of inflated revenues and questionable accounting practices at the once-valued $1 billion company.

Builder.ai’s Former CFO Subpoenaed in Federal Investigation

Former Builder.ai chief financial officer Andres Elizondo has been subpoenaed by US prosecutors as authorities investigate the circumstances surrounding the collapse of the Microsoft-backed startup, according to reports from the Financial Times. The subpoena reportedly requests Elizondo appear before a grand jury in a Manhattan court for questioning in September.

EntertainmentTechnology

Uber Drivers to Earn Extra Income Through AI Training Tasks in New Program

** Uber is expanding its gig economy model beyond transportation, offering drivers a new way to earn money by training artificial intelligence. According to company reports, drivers can soon complete digital tasks directly through the Uber Driver app, providing real-world data to AI companies. This initiative represents a novel approach to data collection amid ongoing copyright disputes in the AI industry. **CONTENT:**

Uber’s Expansion Into AI Training Economy