Broadcasters Push Congress on AI Likeness Rules
A unified front from state broadcasters associations signals growing industry consensus on federal regulation for AI-generated likenesses, impacting future content rights and production workflows.
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Kling AI Gets a Cannes Spotlight, but the Production Case Is Still Thin
A recent press release highlights filmmakers’ interest in Kling AI for creative exploration, signaling ongoing experimentation with generative video tools rather than widespread production integration.
MTI Film Buys Mango New Edit to Add Remote Dailies and Avid Editorial
The acquisition by Hollywood post facility and software developer MTI Film of Mango New Edit signals a strategic move to integrate robust remote dailies and Avid-based offline editing into a single, end-to-end post-production offering.
FIFA’s World Cup Broadcast Plan Puts Dallas at the Centre of a 104-Match Feed Machine
The upcoming FIFA World Cup is setting new benchmarks for large-scale sports broadcasting, centralizing massive technical operations to deliver 104 matches across three countries.
AI Video Tools Are Becoming a Workflow Choice, Not Just a Model Test
As AI video generation tools proliferate, production teams face critical decisions about which engines to use and how to integrate them without incurring new risks or costs.
New York Requires Disclosure for AI-Generated Performers in Ads
A new New York law, effective June 9, 2026, requires clear labeling for AI-generated human-like talent in advertisements, creating immediate compliance and workflow considerations for content creators and advertisers.
Google Pushes AI Media Verification Into Search and Chrome
Google’s expansion of its SynthID watermarking technology directly into consumer-facing products like Chrome and Search signals a growing industry push for verifiable AI content, impacting media professionals concerned with provenance and trust.
VSF’s RIST Satellite-Hybrid Spec Adds Internet Repair to Satellite Delivery
The Video Services Forum has updated the RIST protocol to allow internet-based recovery of data lost during satellite transmission, offering broadcasters a practical way to reduce outages without changing existing infrastructure.
Apple Immersive Video Moves Closer to Live Broadcast Workflows
Apple’s latest updates to its Immersive Video format bridge the gap between high-fidelity spatial content creation and professional broadcast distribution, while also expanding audience reach to mobile devices.
Clear Angle and Union VFX Push Gaussian Splatting Toward Production Crowds
A new volumetric capture system using dynamic Gaussian splatting aims to streamline VFX and virtual production workflows for realistic digital assets and complex crowd scenes.