Variety: While much of the world is speculating on the end of the reign of Sumner Redstone, Viacom’s 92-year-old founder, CEO Philippe Dauman is focused on a different calculus: Algorithms intended to steer the media giant away from the traditional industry practice of spraying commercials across the TV schedule. Dauman believes the maneuvers will help Viacom wring additional money from a refreshed slate of original programming, while expanding its relationships with the world’s biggest advertisers.