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.
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.
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.
A recent BBC Question Time special featuring AI-generated historical figures offers a real-world case study on the immediate challenges of synthetic likeness rights, content provenance, and maintaining audience trust in broadcast media.
CNN has filed a lawsuit against Perplexity AI, alleging unauthorized use of its copyrighted news content for AI training and output, escalating the legal battle over content rights in the age of generative AI.
Electronic music pioneer Jean-Michel Jarre argues that new copyright models for generative AI must recognize artists as commercial partners, not just data suppliers, a shift that could significantly impact media production rights and budgeting.
YouTube is now automatically detecting and labeling AI-generated video content, shifting the burden of provenance from creators to the platform and introducing new compliance considerations.
After initially enforcing copyright, CBS suspended takedown notices on fan-uploaded clips of Stephen Colbert’s post-‘Late Show’ public access appearance, highlighting the complexities of IP strategy for viral content.
A new web-based tool from OpenAI aims to help media professionals and the public verify the origin of AI-generated images, addressing growing concerns about authenticity and trust in synthetic media.
New research shows standard Wi-Fi hardware can identify people without specialized gear or network access, creating new security and privacy considerations for production environments.