LOS ANGELES With so much attention focused on artificial intelligence and AI-driven recommendation engines when it comes to over-the-top channels, Pluto TV is trying to set itself apart from the pack by taking the opposite approach: promote the human element in programming decisions.
New Branding Campaign Emphasizes Pluto TV Programming's Human Touch
03/10/2023
LOS ANGELES With so much attention focused on artificial intelligence and AI-driven recommendation engines when it comes to over-the-top channels, Pluto TV is trying to set itself apart from the pack by taking the opposite approach: promote the human element in programming decisions.
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