Netflix is facing a lawsuit from the state of Texas regarding its alleged practices of user data collection, the implementation of an 'addictive' autoplay design, and the monetization of viewing data through advertisers and data brokers.
Standards bodies and regulators quietly decide what becomes mandatory long before it reaches a press release. This category follows DRM and anti-piracy enforcement, codec licensing and patent pools, AI training-data copyright, and net neutrality and privacy rules shaping the industry.
Netflix is facing a lawsuit from the state of Texas regarding its alleged practices of user data collection, the implementation of an 'addictive' autoplay design, and the monetization of viewing data through advertisers and data brokers.
IBC2026 will feature nine Proof of Concept (PoC) projects developed through its Accelerator Media Innovation Programme, addressing industry challenges such as AI-led production, immersive live experiences, and next-gen streaming. These projects, developed over six months, will culminate in live demonstrations at IBC2026, with participation from major media companies including the BBC, NBCUniversal, and DAZN.
Prasar Bharati is conducting its 98th e-auction for vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish, inviting applications for channels to secure carriage on the platform. The reserve prices for these slots have reached ₹13.66 crore, indicating interest in the Indian free-to-air satellite and DTH market.
Prasar Bharati is conducting its 98th e-auction for vacant MPEG-2 slots on DD Free Dish, inviting applications for the period spanning May 29, 2026, to March 31, 2027. This auction determines which broadcasters will secure slots on the DD Free Dish DTH platform.
Santa Clara County has filed a lawsuit against Meta, alleging that the company profited from billions of fraudulent ads. The suit claims these ads targeted vulnerable users. The legal action was initiated on Monday.
The BBC has indicated that UK residents who exclusively stream content from services like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video may still be required to pay the BBC license fee. This comes amidst discussions sparked by the BBC's warning of "managed decline" and explores potential new funding approaches, such as retaining the current license fee model.
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is progressing on efforts to identify spectrum for future 6G technologies. Updates were provided regarding work in the 7GHz, 4GHz, 2.7GHz, and 1.6GHz frequency bands.
The Texas Attorney General has filed a privacy lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the streaming company collected and sold users' personal data, including that of children, despite previous assurances that its revenue model did not involve data collection or advertising. The complaint claims Netflix developed a "behavioral-surveillance program" and used "dark patterns" to gather extensive user and kids' data, which it then leveraged for digital advertising after pivoting its monetization strategy in 2022.
The state of Texas has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company spied on children and designed its platform to be addictive. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims Netflix misrepresented its data collection practices, secretly tracked user habits, and used "dark patterns" to increase engagement, violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The lawsuit seeks for Netflix to purge illegally collected data, cease using data for targeted advertising without consent, and pay civil fines.
A DVB World 2026 session highlighted lessons learned from working with DVB-I, covering aspects from preparation time and regulatory involvement to metadata optimization and interoperability challenges. Experts from bmt, Eutelsat, OnScreen Publishing, Kineton, and TP Vision shared insights on DVB-I deployments and trials, emphasizing its readiness, data reusability, and potential for extending broadcast reach. Key takeaways include the need for country-specific implementation profiles and attention to metadata management and receiver interoperability.
The Central Canada Broadcast Engineers (CCBE) held its 74th conference awards luncheon, recognizing individuals for contributions to Canadian broadcast engineering. Awards included the Bob Norton Ambassador Award to Doug Kirk for industry relationship building, and the Engineering Excellence Award to Orus Shushko for establishing Canada's first ATSC 3.0 test bed at Humber Polytechnic, pioneering B2C lab applications and collaborative work with partners like Avtech on MIMO receivers. Additionally, Keith Bellio received the Lifetime Achievement Award for over 35 years in broadcast engineering, including significant contributions to Rogers' TV distribution and mobile systems.
Joonyoung Park details the technical configuration and parameter settings for time-division multiplexing ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast signals on a single RF channel, facilitated by the new CAS-muting feature in 5G Broadcast Rel-19 and ATSC 3.0's coexistence capabilities. The article explains how to reconcile timing parameters across different systems, highlighting the `min_time_to_next` field in ATSC A/321 and `L1B_frame_length_mode` in A/322, and references the newly revised ATSC A/327:2026-04 as the authoritative guideline.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging the company misled consumers about its data collection practices, particularly concerning children's profiles, and its transition to an advertising-supported model. The lawsuit claims Netflix secretly built a behavioral surveillance apparatus and used "dark patterns" like autoplay to maximize user engagement and data collection, violating the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act. The state seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief, including orders for Netflix to purge deceptively collected data, prohibit targeted advertising without express consent, and disable autoplay by default on children's accounts.
A lawsuit filed in Texas against Netflix alleges undisclosed data tracking, sharing of this data with ad-tech firms, and the use of design features to promote addictive viewing among children on its platform. This legal action targets practices that are integral to ad-supported streaming models.
California regulators are moving beyond policy audits to technical verification ('pen-testing') of privacy compliance, as highlighted by a recent $12.75 million settlement with General Motors. This development indicates a shift towards more rigorous enforcement of privacy regulations, requiring companies to demonstrate actual technical adherence rather than just documented policies.
The Texas Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Netflix, alleging surveillance practices and the use of addictive features in its platform design. This legal action reportedly follows a product liability strategy previously used successfully against other major technology companies.
Santa Clara County has sued Meta Platforms Inc. and its subsidiary Instagram LLC in California state court. The lawsuit alleges that Meta's platforms have enabled billions of dollars in 'scam' ads.
The NFL is reportedly attempting to alleviate U.S. government scrutiny regarding its shift toward streaming services by airing a triple-header on Fox, a free over-the-air broadcaster. This move is presented as an effort to make games more accessible to a wider audience, thereby addressing concerns about content being behind paywalls.
The Colorado Senate has approved a bill to regulate AI-powered chatbots, passing with a vote of 24-11. The legislation aims to establish rules for the use of AI in chatbots.
This article discusses the absence of specific laws in Canada to protect individuals from the misuse of generative AI technologies, particularly concerning deepfakes and synthesized voices. It highlights the existing harms, such as deepfake pornography and voice fraud, and questions Canada's preparedness to address these issues beyond current copyright protections.
Associations representing broadcasters across all 50 states, D.C., and Puerto Rico are urging Congress to review the Sports Broadcasting Act. This action indicates a push for potential legislative changes concerning live sports broadcasting regulations.
Fifty state broadcasters associations, alongside those representing Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico, have unanimously passed a resolution urging U.S. legislators to maintain live sports broadcasts on traditional broadcast television. This action signifies a collective effort by state broadcasting groups to influence policy regarding content distribution, specifically for key sports programming.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has reached a privacy settlement with LG Electronics regarding its smart TVs. The settlement addresses how LG's smart TVs handle consumer data, leading to changes in the company's privacy practices for these devices in Texas.
The UK government is considering requiring Netflix and Amazon Prime subscribers to pay for a television license. This proposal is part of an ongoing review of broadcast funding models in the United Kingdom.
The UK government is reportedly considering expanding the television license fee to include subscribers of streaming services like Netflix and Amazon Prime. This proposed change would replace the existing model of funding the BBC through an isolated license fee or advertising, by covering all streaming platforms.
The Indian Broadcasting and Digital Foundation (IBDF) has joined a legal dispute regarding Prasar Bharati's WAVES platform. The core issue revolves around the legality of streaming TV channels on this OTT platform.
The American Television Alliance is urging federal regulators to address an alleged loophole that allows TV broadcasters to acquire local major network channels despite existing ownership limits. This call is a response to station owners purportedly using the loophole to consolidate ownership of ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates.
The American Television Alliance (ATVA) has formally requested the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close "affiliation-swap" loopholes. ATVA claims these loopholes negatively impact satellite operators by allowing broadcasters to manipulate retransmission consent negotiations.
The European Union has decided to delay the implementation of restrictions on high-risk uses of artificial intelligence by over a year. The decision was made following a deal struck by its legislators.
New implementation deadlines for the EU AI Act have been welcomed by the industry, as they are expected to reduce uncertainty for European companies. The changes aim to address "genuine friction" caused by previous deadlines.
The European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) advocates for global cooperation on developing trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) systems. The EDPS positions safe and ethical AI as a key initiative for Europe to promote globally.
European organizations are advised to adopt continuous oversight and risk-based enforcement for AI agents in regulated workflows due to AI governance becoming an imperative in Europe. This shift replaces static policy approaches with more dynamic supervision.
Ahead of the two-year mark since its adoption, the EU is reportedly preparing to simplify its AI Act. This action raises questions regarding the EU's commitment to its initial AI regulatory ambitions.
EU lawmakers have provisionally agreed to revise the AI Act, incorporating delayed rollout timelines, reduced obligations for businesses, and enhanced child protections. This agreement aims to simplify AI rules within the EU.
The European Commission published proposals in November 2025 to amend the EU AI Act and other digital legislation, which is collectively known as the “Digital Omnibus.” The details of the proposed amendments, including potential delays to deadlines, were not included in the provided text.
The UK government is considering six options for new social media rules for children under 16, including a complete ban. This potential crackdown is aimed at restricting access for underage users.
The UK Labour Party government is initiating a consultation on six new rules for social media users and households. These rules are aimed at governing online behavior and managing content on social platforms.
Meta has initiated a legal challenge against Ofcom regarding the fees and fines regime imposed under the UK's Online Safety Act. This marks the first significant legal action against the regulator concerning this legislation. The challenge focuses on the regulatory framework's financial implications.
The UK Government has acquired new powers to amend the Online Safety Act 2023 (OSA) through secondary legislation, enabling expedited changes to online safety regulations without requiring a full Act of Parliament. This provides a faster route for the government to implement future regulations, particularly concerning online safety for children.
Meta has initiated a legal challenge against Ofcom regarding the fees and fines regime imposed under the Online Safety Act. This action represents the first major legal response to the newly enforced regulations.
Google has reportedly proposed changes to its news search rankings in an effort to avoid further competition fines from the European Union. This comes as the company faces existing fines totaling €9.5 billion ($11.2 billion) related to competition issues.
The European Commission has provided Google with an extension to address concerns regarding a potential breach of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The decision comes after Google's initial response to the inquiry, with the Commission stating that simply issuing a fine would formalize the infringement rather than resolve it.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is reportedly planning tech policy that mirrors European approaches. The article argues that this move deserves a response from the United States.
The European Commission is developing standards for AI transparency obligations as part of broader EU efforts to regulate the generative AI sector.
The European Commission released a factsheet detailing how its Digital Markets Act (DMA) is fostering new interoperability and data portability features, specifically highlighting benefits for smartphones. The factsheet provides case studies illustrating the DMA's impact in these areas.
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is drafting 2026 amendments to simplify and accelerate the telecom complaint filing process for consumers. The proposed changes aim to enable complaint submission via apps, websites, and chatbots, alongside improving the existing appeal mechanism.
Leaders of a US Senate committee are questioning the FCC chairman regarding the agency's approval of the Nexstar-Tegna broadcaster merger. The inquiry focuses on how the FCC greenlit the transaction, implying potential concerns or a need for clarification on the decision-making process.
Abrint, the Brazilian Association of Internet and Telecommunications Providers, conducted a live demonstration of Wi-Fi in the 6 GHz band. This action supports their advocacy for regulatory approval of Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 technologies in Brazil, utilizing this frequency spectrum.
Democratic FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez sent a letter to Disney's CEO, accusing the agency of attempting to pressure media organizations. The interaction indicates a regulatory body's focus on industry practices.
Ofcom, the UK regulator, published its latest complaints figures for major broadband, mobile, and pay-TV providers, covering the last quarter of the previous year. The report indicates that EE TV continued to receive the highest number of pay-TV complaints during this period.