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.
Risk, Rights & Policy
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.
Seven.One Studios Licenses 500+ Hours to YouTube Aggregators
Seven.One Studios International is expanding the global reach and monetization of its extensive content library by licensing over 500 hours of programming to YouTube aggregators.
Anthropic Warns AI Development Is Starting to Feed on Itself
A new report from AI developer Anthropic highlights the accelerating pace of AI self-development, raising critical questions about future human oversight and the governance of AI tools increasingly used in media production.
AI Is Now the Most-Cited Reason for U.S. Layoffs, But the Signal Is Messy
A significant surge in tech sector job cuts, with AI frequently cited as the reason, signals a broader shift in labor strategy that media and entertainment companies should watch closely for its impact on technology and operational roles.
Ofcom Maps AI Use and Risk in UK Broadcasting
The UK regulator’s 2026/27 AI report includes a broadcast sector case study, detailing where AI is used, what’s holding back adoption, and the specific compliance challenges for live content and audience trust.
UK Regulators Order Google to Give Publishers an AI Search Opt-Out
A new UK ruling gives content owners unprecedented control over whether their material is used in Google’s AI Search features and for training its AI models, directly impacting media rights and licensing strategies.