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      <title><![CDATA[FCC schedules August vote to replace 39% national television ownership cap]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.newscaststudio.com/2026/07/22/fcc-ownership-cap-vote-heads-to-august-meeting-amid-legal-doubts-congressional-skepticism/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 03:10:58 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FCC is scheduled to vote in August on a proposal to replace the 39% national television ownership cap with a case-by-case public interest review. Supporters, including Chairman Brendan Carr, argue the move is needed to help local broadcasters compete with national streaming services, while commissioners and senators have raised questions regarding the FCC's legal authority.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The FCC is scheduled to vote in August on a proposal to replace the 39% national television ownership cap with a case-by-case public interest review. Supporters, including Chairman Brendan Carr, argue the move is needed to help local broadcasters compete with national streaming services, while commissioners and senators have raised questions regarding the FCC's legal authority.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Egypt sentences StreamEast operators to prison in landmark sports piracy ruling]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:44:07 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Cairo Economic Court has sentenced two operators of the former illicit sports streaming service StreamEast to two years in prison and imposed combined fines of EGP 11 million. The ruling is a significant legal development in the MENA region, setting a precedent for copyright enforcement and the seizure of infrastructure used in professional piracy operations.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Cairo Economic Court has sentenced two operators of the former illicit sports streaming service StreamEast to two years in prison and imposed combined fines of EGP 11 million. The ruling is a significant legal development in the MENA region, setting a precedent for copyright enforcement and the seizure of infrastructure used in professional piracy operations.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[FCC to vote on lifting the 39% national TV ownership cap]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/brendan-carr-fcc-lift-station-cap-nexstar-tegna-ownership-1236818762/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FCC is scheduled to vote on August 6 regarding the elimination of the 39% national broadcast television ownership cap, a regulation long cited as a barrier for local station groups scaling against global streaming platforms. Simultaneously, Chairman Brendan Carr is increasing scrutiny on the migration of sports rights from broadcast to subscription streaming services under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The FCC is scheduled to vote on August 6 regarding the elimination of the 39% national broadcast television ownership cap, a regulation long cited as a barrier for local station groups scaling against global streaming platforms. Simultaneously, Chairman Brendan Carr is increasing scrutiny on the migration of sports rights from broadcast to subscription streaming services under the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[IAB Tech Lab updates podcast measurement to include video distribution]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 02:05:15 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The IAB Tech Lab has released version 2.3 of its Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines for public comment. The update provides standardized definitions for server-side calculations of downloads and ad delivery across both audio and video podcast formats.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The IAB Tech Lab has released version 2.3 of its Podcast Technical Measurement Guidelines for public comment. The update provides standardized definitions for server-side calculations of downloads and ad delivery across both audio and video podcast formats.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Big Blue Marble adds C2PA provenance signing to Cloud Video Kit]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:26:29 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Big Blue Marble has joined the C2PA Conformance List, enabling its Cloud Video Kit users to generate cryptographically signed, verifiable metadata during the cloud transcoding process. This integration allows broadcasters and media outlets to establish a verifiable chain of custody for their video content directly within the player to combat misinformation.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Big Blue Marble has joined the C2PA Conformance List, enabling its Cloud Video Kit users to generate cryptographically signed, verifiable metadata during the cloud transcoding process. This integration allows broadcasters and media outlets to establish a verifiable chain of custody for their video content directly within the player to combat misinformation.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[SiliconDust updates HDHomeRun to bypass internet requirement for unencrypted channels]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:45:51 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[SiliconDust has updated its HDHomeRun tuners to allow live and recorded viewing of unencrypted channels during Internet outages as part of its ongoing engagement with the FCC regarding ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV standards. The company advocates for temporary DRM-free channel distribution to ensure public access to broadcast television and emergency information during broadband disruptions.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[SiliconDust has updated its HDHomeRun tuners to allow live and recorded viewing of unencrypted channels during Internet outages as part of its ongoing engagement with the FCC regarding ATSC 3.0 / NextGen TV standards. The company advocates for temporary DRM-free channel distribution to ensure public access to broadcast television and emergency information during broadband disruptions.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Desk]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Anthropic settles landmark copyright case with $1.5 billion payout]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[A federal court has approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors and publishers regarding the unauthorized use of copyrighted books to train AI models. While the court maintained that AI training generally constitutes fair use, it ruled that the acquisition of source material from pirate websites is an act of copyright infringement.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A federal court has approved a $1.5 billion settlement between Anthropic and a group of authors and publishers regarding the unauthorized use of copyrighted books to train AI models. While the court maintained that AI training generally constitutes fair use, it ruled that the acquisition of source material from pirate websites is an act of copyright infringement.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Deezer reports 50% of daily music uploads are now AI-generated]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Streaming service Deezer reported that AI-generated content now makes up over 50% of its daily uploads, with volumes reaching 90,000 tracks per day during peak periods. In response to these trends, the company is implementing a policy to remove AI-generated tracks that lack engagement or are associated with fraudulent activity, and is offering its internally developed AI detection technology to other platforms.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Streaming service Deezer reported that AI-generated content now makes up over 50% of its daily uploads, with volumes reaching 90,000 tracks per day during peak periods. In response to these trends, the company is implementing a policy to remove AI-generated tracks that lack engagement or are associated with fraudulent activity, and is offering its internally developed AI detection technology to other platforms.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[ATSC extends audio loudness standards to streaming and FAST channels]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has updated its A/85 Recommended Practice to extend audio loudness guidelines to include streaming services and FAST channels. This move aims to standardize loudness levels across digital TV and streaming, though the guidelines remain recommendation-based rather than legally binding.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has updated its A/85 Recommended Practice to extend audio loudness guidelines to include streaming services and FAST channels. This move aims to standardize loudness levels across digital TV and streaming, though the guidelines remain recommendation-based rather than legally binding.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TechRadar]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[OpenX builds specialized marketplace to combat shifting children's privacy standards]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.adexchanger.com/data-privacy-roundup/the-end-of-head-in-the-sand-childrens-privacy-practices/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[OpenX is developing a specialized programmatic marketplace designed to vet and manage children's and teens' ad inventory to ensure compliance with updated FTC COPPA rules. The initiative reflects a broader shift in the ad tech industry away from 'actual knowledge' standards toward active, risk-aware inventory certification.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[OpenX is developing a specialized programmatic marketplace designed to vet and manage children's and teens' ad inventory to ensure compliance with updated FTC COPPA rules. The initiative reflects a broader shift in the ad tech industry away from 'actual knowledge' standards toward active, risk-aware inventory certification.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[ATSC updates audio loudness standards to include IP and streaming workflows]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[ATSC has released a major revision to its A/85 recommended practice, marking the first update to the audio loudness standard since 2013. The revision incorporates specific guidance for streaming media services and IP-based delivery workflows to assist with regulatory compliance and consistent audio quality.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[ATSC has released a major revision to its A/85 recommended practice, marking the first update to the audio loudness standard since 2013. The revision incorporates specific guidance for streaming media services and IP-based delivery workflows to assist with regulatory compliance and consistent audio quality.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Broadcast Bridge]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Paramount CLO slams 'weaponized' antitrust suit as ticking fees mount]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Paramount's Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim has criticized the lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general attempting to block the $110 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The media companies are seeking a timely hearing to avoid multi-million dollar daily ticking fees associated with the delay of the deal completion.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Paramount's Chief Legal Officer Makan Delrahim has criticized the lawsuit filed by 12 state attorneys general attempting to block the $110 billion Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger. The media companies are seeking a timely hearing to avoid multi-million dollar daily ticking fees associated with the delay of the deal completion.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[BBC and Suspilne pilot C2PA metadata to counter wartime disinformation]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[BBC R&D and Media Action have partnered with Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne to implement C2PA Content Credentials in news production workflows. The initiative utilizes cryptographically signed images and metadata to create a chain of trust intended to help audiences verify content authenticity and combat disinformation.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[BBC R&D and Media Action have partnered with Ukrainian broadcaster Suspilne to implement C2PA Content Credentials in news production workflows. The initiative utilizes cryptographically signed images and metadata to create a chain of trust intended to help audiences verify content authenticity and combat disinformation.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TM Broadcast]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Google ordered to share search data and open Android AI interface]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The European Union has issued binding orders under the Digital Markets Act mandating that Google share anonymized search data with competitors and allow rival AI assistants to access specific Android system features. These regulatory requirements aim to foster competition in search and voice-automated mobile app interactions, with implementation deadlines set for the end of the year and next June.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The European Union has issued binding orders under the Digital Markets Act mandating that Google share anonymized search data with competitors and allow rival AI assistants to access specific Android system features. These regulatory requirements aim to foster competition in search and voice-automated mobile app interactions, with implementation deadlines set for the end of the year and next June.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[HbbTV Association forms Audience Measurement Group to standardize hybrid TV metrics]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:43:14 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The HbbTV Association has launched a new Audience Measurement Group (AMG) to develop standardized metrics and software for broadcast and IP streaming. The group aims to create industry-wide guidance and open-source reference implementations, particularly for addressable advertising workflows.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The HbbTV Association has launched a new Audience Measurement Group (AMG) to develop standardized metrics and software for broadcast and IP streaming. The group aims to create industry-wide guidance and open-source reference implementations, particularly for addressable advertising workflows.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Recent study reveals AI image guardrails fail during content policy shifts]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.techtimes.com/articles/320679/20260716/ai-content-moderation-guardrails-fail-policy-changes-fix-arrives-before-eu-deadline.htm]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Researchers from Fudan University, Tongji University, and the University of Chicago have published findings demonstrating that current AI image moderation guardrails largely fail when platforms update their content policies. To address this, the researchers released PolicyShiftBench and a training framework called PolicyShiftGuard to help platforms maintain compliance with evolving standards, including upcoming requirements under the EU AI Act.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Researchers from Fudan University, Tongji University, and the University of Chicago have published findings demonstrating that current AI image moderation guardrails largely fail when platforms update their content policies. To address this, the researchers released PolicyShiftBench and a training framework called PolicyShiftGuard to help platforms maintain compliance with evolving standards, including upcoming requirements under the EU AI Act.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tech Times]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[EU signals shift from content moderation to design-based platform accountability]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.forrester.com/blogs/europe-builds-the-blueprint-for-social-platform-accountability/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The European Union is developing legislation to enforce stricter age verification and platform design standards for social media to protect minors. These potential regulations threaten the availability of behavioral data signals used for targeted advertising and audience measurement, forcing brands to prepare for restricted targeting and increased platform-led compliance.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The European Union is developing legislation to enforce stricter age verification and platform design standards for social media to protect minors. These potential regulations threaten the availability of behavioral data signals used for targeted advertising and audience measurement, forcing brands to prepare for restricted targeting and increased platform-led compliance.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Forrester]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[FCC schedules August vote to repeal 39% national TV ownership cap]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FCC is scheduled to vote on August 6 on a proposal to eliminate the 39% national television ownership cap, moving instead to a case-by-case review process. The change seeks to modernize broadcast regulations and allow local stations to better compete with digital platforms and national streaming entities.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[AIMS, VSF, and EBU schedule second IPMX certification in Geneva]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[AIMS, VSF, and the EBU are hosting an IPMX testing and certification event in Geneva from August 24–28. The event focuses on validating new capabilities, including host key exchange, HDCP, and privacy encryption, ahead of the 2026 standard launch.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Major publishers sue Google over Gemini AI training and copyright removal]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[A group of publishers and authors has filed a class action lawsuit against Google, alleging the company unauthorizedly used copyrighted materials to train its Gemini AI models. The plaintiffs claim Google bypassed search-intended permissions to access content and intentionally removed copyright metadata during the training process.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Watchdog asks court to force FCC vote on Fox license]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Media and Democracy Project has filed a writ of mandamus in the D.C. Circuit Court to compel the FCC to vote on a long-delayed challenge to Fox Television’s license renewal for station WTXF. The group alleges that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is obstructing the process to prevent judicial review of the broadcaster's fitness.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Canada discards streaming levies as US trade pressure forces funding pivot]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://broadcastdialogue.com/op-ed-when-the-u-s-collects-not-if/]]></link>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Canadian government has pivoted from a regulatory mandate to $600 million in public funding for local content following trade pressure from the U.S. This shift highlights significant vulnerabilities for Canadian media operators that rely on U.S.-controlled infrastructure and platform ecosystems for distribution and monetization.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[UK proposes expanding BBC licence fee to Netflix and Disney+ subscribers]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has proposed expanding the mandatory BBC license fee to include subscribers of major streaming services. The initiative aims to address a funding shortfall for the public broadcaster, though it has already faced pushback from the Motion Picture Association regarding the potential impact on international streamers operating in the UK.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy has proposed expanding the mandatory BBC license fee to include subscribers of major streaming services. The initiative aims to address a funding shortfall for the public broadcaster, though it has already faced pushback from the Motion Picture Association regarding the potential impact on international streamers operating in the UK.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Deadline]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[TikTok Joins C2PA Steering Committee Amid 3 Billion AI Video Labels]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[TikTok has joined the C2PA steering committee and implemented a three-layer AI content labeling stack to comply with EU and California transparency regulations. Despite labeling 3 billion videos, research suggests that current platform-level labeling techniques remain largely ineffective at changing user behavior regarding synthetic media.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Merseyside Police and FACT arrest four in regional anti-piracy crackdown]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 01:51:02 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Merseyside Police and anti-piracy organization FACT have arrested four men following six search warrants targeting the supply of illegal streaming services in Northwest England. The operation aims to disrupt infrastructure that provides unauthorized access to premium TV and live sports content.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oregon withdraws motion to delay $111B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://variety.com/2026/film/news/oregon-paramount-warner-bros-merger-drops-delay-1236807068]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oregon's attorney general has withdrawn a motion to delay the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., removing a significant legal obstacle to the deal's closing, which is now expected by July 22. While regulatory investigations by multiple states continue, the withdrawal marks a milestone in the consolidation of two major media entities.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Oregon's attorney general has withdrawn a motion to delay the $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros., removing a significant legal obstacle to the deal's closing, which is now expected by July 22. While regulatory investigations by multiple states continue, the withdrawal marks a milestone in the consolidation of two major media entities.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[EBU urges UN to mandate AI accountability following news trust collapse]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The European Broadcasting Union is calling on the UN to establish AI governance frameworks that prioritize accountability and public media integrity, citing declining news trust and high error rates in generative AI tools. The group proposes mandatory developer-side safety testing for AI systems and the development of open, interoperable standards for information infrastructure.]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TM Broadcast]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[IAB launches RMT framework to unify fragmented digital video definitions]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.adexchanger.com/tv/the-iab-wants-to-get-ad-tech-speaking-the-same-language-about-digital-video/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The IAB and IAB Tech Lab have introduced a new framework called Redefining Media Types (RMT) to standardize terminology for digital video and CTV inventory. The initiative seeks to improve industry interoperability and provide consistent definitions to support the development and training of AI-driven media buying models.]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[AdExchanger]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[EU sets August 2 deadline for mandatory AI content labeling]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The European Commission has finalized its Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, setting an August 2, 2026, enforcement deadline for Article 50 transparency requirements. Streaming and media companies operating in the EU must now implement multi-layer marking strategies, including C2PA-standard metadata and pixel-level watermarking, to label synthetic media and AI-generated content.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The European Commission has finalized its Code of Practice on Transparency of AI-Generated Content, setting an August 2, 2026, enforcement deadline for Article 50 transparency requirements. Streaming and media companies operating in the EU must now implement multi-layer marking strategies, including C2PA-standard metadata and pixel-level watermarking, to label synthetic media and AI-generated content.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Tech Times]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Publishers seek OpenAI sanctions for allegedly concealing data search tools]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Multiple news organizations, including The New York Times and Ziff Davis, have filed for judicial sanctions against OpenAI, alleging the company obstructed discovery by concealing its ability to search training datasets and improperly deleting output logs. The plaintiffs claim OpenAI falsely stated it could not access such data while the companies pursued copyright infringement litigation.]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Variety]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oregon Attorney General seeks 60-day delay for Paramount-Warner merger]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://variety.com/2026/film/news/oregon-paramount-warner-bros-merger-1236805015/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Oregon's attorney general has filed a motion to delay the closing of the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger by 60 days to continue an antitrust investigation. The state is seeking access to records regarding lobbying efforts, despite the U.S. Department of Justice previously clearing the deal.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Netflix and Disney+ challenge French genre quotas in supreme court appeal]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon are contesting French regulations that mandate a 20% local content quota and specific requirements for genre investment in animation and documentaries. The dispute underscores tensions between global streaming platforms and French state-backed theatrical windowing and investment obligations.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Oregon Attorney General moves to compel document release in Paramount-WBD probe]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Oregon Attorney General is seeking to compel Paramount to release documents regarding its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This state-level probe into the media giants' lobbying activities follows federal antitrust clearance and presents potential complications for the deal's scheduled July 2026 closing date.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Oregon Attorney General is seeking to compel Paramount to release documents regarding its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. This state-level probe into the media giants' lobbying activities follows federal antitrust clearance and presents potential complications for the deal's scheduled July 2026 closing date.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cord Cutters News]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Netflix, Disney, and Prime Video challenge French genre investment quotas]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Netflix, Disney, and Prime Video are filing formal appeals with France's Council of State to challenge new government-mandated genre sub-quotas. The regulations require these platforms to allocate 20% of their local investment specifically to animation, documentaries, and live performances, which the streamers argue infringes on creative freedom and imposes disproportionate financial constraints.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Netflix, Disney, and Prime Video are filing formal appeals with France's Council of State to challenge new government-mandated genre sub-quotas. The regulations require these platforms to allocate 20% of their local investment specifically to animation, documentaries, and live performances, which the streamers argue infringes on creative freedom and imposes disproportionate financial constraints.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[TV Tonight]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Samsung and Sharp join VVC Advance pool, covering 62% of smartphones]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://www.caledonianrecord.com/access-advance-welcomes-samsung-and-sharp-to-the-vvc-advance-patent-pool/article_90588062-3570-58ae-a43f-60146ed4b4d3.html]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Access Advance has added Samsung Electronics and Sharp Corporation as both licensors and licensees to the VVC Advance patent pool. These additions expand the pool's industry coverage, with participating licensees now representing an estimated 62% of the global smartphone market, signaling increased adoption of VVC as a standard codec.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Access Advance has added Samsung Electronics and Sharp Corporation as both licensors and licensees to the VVC Advance patent pool. These additions expand the pool's industry coverage, with participating licensees now representing an estimated 62% of the global smartphone market, signaling increased adoption of VVC as a standard codec.]]></content:encoded>
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      <title><![CDATA[Samsung and Sharp join VVC Advance pool as licensing hits 62% of smartphone market]]></title>
      <link><![CDATA[https://accessadvance.com/2026/07/05/access-advance-welcomes-samsung-and-sharp-to-the-vvc-advance-patent-pool/]]></link>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[Access Advance has announced that Samsung and Sharp have joined the VVC Advance Patent Pool as both licensors and licensees. This move aligns with broader industry adoption of the VVC codec, with six major smartphone manufacturers now participating in the licensing program.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Apple has filed a motion to dismiss a class-action lawsuit from YouTube creators who allege the company unlawfully scraped their videos to train AI models. Apple argues that the content was publicly accessible on YouTube without technical barriers, contending that such data collection does not violate the DMCA's anti-circumvention provisions.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[IPMX Open Standard Gains Market Momentum With 52 Certified Products]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) received three Best of Show awards at InfoComm 2026 for its IPMX open standards suite. IPMX, which extends SMPTE ST 2110 for Pro AV applications, reports 52 certified products from 11 manufacturers and continues to expand its training and certification programs.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Alibaba Group has joined the Access Advance Video Distribution Patent Pool (VDP Pool) as a licensee, securing rights to the HEVC, VVC, VP9, and AV1 video codec standards. This agreement expands Alibaba's existing patent pool relationship and simplifies the company's legal requirements for its multi-platform streaming and e-commerce video operations.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The FCC has released a draft order outlining auction rules for 160 MHz of Upper C-band spectrum, set for a vote on July 22, 2026. The order mandates a clearinghouse model for satellite operators and establishes a new reimbursement framework for earth station operators, including cable and broadcasters, transitioning to alternative distribution technologies.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Cloudflare will block mixed-use AI crawlers from ad-supported sites by default]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Cloudflare has announced a new default policy to block mixed-use web crawlers from ad-supported sites starting September 2026, aiming to force a distinction between search and AI training traffic. Concurrently, the company is introducing a 'Pay Per Use' monetization model, enabling publishers to charge AI companies when content generates value through specific AI search and retrieval tools.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[S&P puts Arqiva on CreditWatch negative as UK eyes 2034 terrestrial TV shutdown]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[S&P placed Arqiva Broadcast Finance PLC on CreditWatch negative after the UK government opened consultation on the future of digital terrestrial television (DTT), including a possible shutdown in 2034 or an extension to 2044. S&P said the uncertainty, along with the shift toward IPTV, could weaken Arqiva's long-term earnings and cash flow, though it expects near-term credit metrics to remain broadly in line with current ratings.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[European ISPs demand rightsholder liability for technical piracy blocking errors]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The European Internet Services Provider Association (EuroISPA) has formally requested that rightsholders be held legally liable for collateral damage resulting from imprecise piracy-blocking injunctions. The proposal aims to incentivize greater technical precision from parties requesting blocks, particularly as legal efforts expand to include DNS resolvers and VPN providers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[UK government weighs plurality review of $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[The UK government is considering a formal investigation into the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to assess potential impacts on media plurality and market competition. This regulatory review follows the deal's clearance in the United States and poses a further hurdle for the planned consolidation of major streaming and broadcasting assets.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Netflix lobbies EU to cap mandatory French content investment levels]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Netflix is lobbying the European Commission to cap mandatory content investment requirements in France, citing concerns over the sustainability of current percentage-based obligations. The streamer also aims to reduce the 15-month theatrical-to-streaming window, arguing that existing regulations disproportionately affect its operations compared to other platforms.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The HbbTV Association re-elected Vincent Grivet as Chair and appointed a 15-member Steering Group for 2026-2028. New members include Vestel, Skyworth, and DTG, with priorities such as finalizing HbbTV 2.0.6, an All-IP/3.0 study, DVB-I integration, and new membership tiers.]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Advanced Television]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[DOJ seizes 400 domains streaming World Cup in coordinated global crackdown]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 05:56:24 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The US Department of Justice seized nearly 400 domains illegally streaming FIFA World Cup matches as part of Operation Offsides, disrupting international piracy networks. The action protects broadcast rights for FIFA, NBC Universal, and Warner Brothers and involved coordination with international partners in Peru, Bulgaria, and other countries.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[BBFC classified entire HBO Max library with AI in six months]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <description><![CDATA[The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) revealed it developed and deployed a bespoke AI tool for the first time to classify the entire HBO Max library ahead of its UK launch, completing the work in 6 months instead of an estimated 1,570 compliance officer working days. The AI generated metadata flagging compliance issues for human review, while BBFC officers retained final age-rating authority, signaling a precedent for AI-assisted content regulation workflows.]]></description>
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