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YouTube clamps down on low-quality, artificial intelligence-generated videos
The updated guidance targets repetitive or template-based videos, emotionally manipulative content and AI personas discussing sensitive subjects.
Deutsche Telekom secures German rights to 2030 FIFA World Cup
Deutsche Telekom has secured the domestic television rights to all 2030 FIFA World Cup men's soccer tournament games for its Magenta TV platform.
Judge to issue ruling on injunction request in Paramount-Warner Bros merger case
Paramount offered to delay closing the transaction for 28 days while asking the court to hold preliminary injunction proceedings before the end of August.
Veritone renews Pac-12 video licensing agreement
The company will use its Commerce Digital Media Hub platform to organize, display and license Pac-12 content to third parties.
Senators express concerns over Fox Corporation’s bid for Roku
In a letter, the lawmakers argue the deal could reduce competition in free, ad-supported streaming and give Fox the ability to steer Roku users toward its own programming.
Verizon cutting 3,000 jobs, selling off 270 retail stores
Most of the pink slips will affect retail workers, but around 500 corporate jobs are also being cut, according to a report.
Madison Square Garden sues Wired over clickbait article based on hacked customer data
A co-author of the story, Noah Shachtman, was previously accused of numerous ethical lapses related to his editing of news stories.
Netflix shares fall after mixed Q2 earnings, company to report fewer engagement metrics
Netflix continues to face intense scrutiny over perceived audience drops when hit shows face extended hiatus periods.
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Fox News Digital beats CBS News platforms in key metrics during Q2
The company has topped its competitors in in total digital views for more than 21 straight quarters, per data from Comscore.
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Dates announced for 2026 TV of Tomorrow Show in San Francisco
The two-day show returns in early December, and will take place at a new location in San Francisco.
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WARC: TikTok on track to surpass YouTube in global ad revenue by 2030
TikTok has gained an advantage in convincing marketers that its platform can generate purchases and other lower-funnel results.
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Roku expands Roku City with new films, interactive platform campaign
Roku users can also access a Home Screen takeover, an interactive map and a clickable Roku City tour bus.
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