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Apple scraps Jon Stewart show over China, AI clashes: report

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US comedian Jon Stewart's talk show on Apple TV+ has reportedly been canceled after just two series.

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Fox News
Jon Stewart's Apple show ending due to 'creative differences' after execs resisted topics on China, AI: report (opens Fox News)
Published Oct 18, 2023
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Apple is pulling the plug on Jon Stewart's program "The Problem" due to "creative differences" pertaining to potential topics like China and AI, according to The New York Times.
Avclub
Apple TV Plus no longer has a Problem With Jon Stewart (opens Avclub)
Published Oct 18, 2023
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Citing "creative differences" over Stewart's coverage plans, the political talk show has been canceled
Deadline
‘The Problem With Jon Stewart’ Axed At Apple Due To Creative Clash (opens Deadline)
Published Oct 18, 2023
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Jon Stewart is leaving late-night, again. The Problem with Jon Stewart has been canceled at Apple after two seasons. The New York Times, which broke the story, reported that the move came amid crea…
Rolling Stone
Jon Stewart's 'The Problem' at Apple Comes to Abrupt End Amid Creative Differences (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Oct 18, 2023
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Jon Stewart’s show on Apple’s streaming service has ended prematurely.
Fortune
Apple reportedly cancels Jon Stewart’s Apple TV+ show (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 19, 2023
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Creative differences over the coverage subject matter are said to be at the heart of the dispute.
Engadget
Jon Stewart's Apple TV+ show reportedly ends following clash over AI and China (opens Engadget)
Published Oct 19, 2023
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The host told production staff that Apple executives had raised concerns about certain subject matters he's potentially covering in the show, particularly China and artificial intelligence, according to The New York Times.
New York Post
Jon Stewart’s Apple show abruptly ends due to disagreements over China, AI: reports (opens New York Post)
Published Oct 19, 2023
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Stewart, the actor-comedian who gained national fame as anchor of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show,” was weeks away from taping new episodes.
Insider
Jon Stewart's show on Apple TV+ is reportedly coming to an end amid disagreements around China and AI (opens Insider)
Published Oct 19, 2023
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The longtime talk show host and Apple reportedly parted ways over editorial differences on China and AI.
Digital Journal
Apple scraps Jon Stewart show over China, AI clashes: report (opens Digital Journal)
Published Oct 19, 2023
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US comedian Jon Stewart's talk show on Apple TV+ has reportedly been canceled after just two series.
Hot Air
Jon Stewart Gets Canceled by Apple (opens Hot Air)
Published Oct 19, 2023