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Sigh….Netflix, Ads & Ai

Word on the street is that Netflix is exploring a new type of ad. One that will use AI to allow advertisers to serve ads that blend in with movies and TV shows you watch.

They actually demoed this at their Upfront event. The example, featured the image of a product over a background inspired by one of its shows.

This is expected to launch sometime in 2026 and Netflix says advertisers will be able to insert this new ad format in the middle of what you’re watching or put them on the screen when you pause, for a quick snack…or whatever you do when you pause lol.

No more International Student Visas in the US - for now.

The Trump Administration has now ordered all US embassies globally to put a temporary hold on all new international student visa appointments.

For some added context, the US took in over 1.1 Million students in 2024 all of who collectively contributed nearly $44 Billion to the economy.

According to a cable obtained by Politico, this is being done as a part of the administration’s plan to introduce deeper social media vetting for international student visa applicants. Previously, social media screening targeted students involved in specific protests, but the new approach could broaden the scope, which of course raises concerns about privacy and free speech. 

I don’t know how to say this

In January this year, a new COVID-19 variant called NB.1.8.1 was first detected in China, and the WHO had kinda been monitoring things ever since. However it’s now somehow found its way to the US and as of 27th May, less than 20 cases of the variant had been reported according to the CDC. Globally, as of May 18, 518 cases of NB.1.8.1 had been submitted to the Global Initiative on Sharing All Influenza Data (GISAID) from 22 countries.

NB.1.8.1 is a "slightly upgraded version" of the LP.8.1 variant which is currently the prominent variant - Subhash Verma, microbiology and immunology professor at the University of Nevada, Reno tells USA Today. He added, “NB.1.8.1 is likely to spread more rapidly and evade our immune defences more easily than LP.8.1, which is why this variant requires careful monitoring,“. According to the CDC, the symptoms include:

• Fever or chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

• Sore throat

• Congestion or a runny nose

• New loss of taste or smell

• Fatigue

• Muscle or body aches

• Headache

• Nausea or vomiting

So now what?

If you live in a country with reported cases and haven’t gotten vaccinated in a while, now might be a good time to reconsider.

The CDC has a pretty handy guide to vaccination which you can find here and it helps determine whether or not you’ll need one. However, It is important to consult your doctor first before taking any measures.

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