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.
Information security agencies from the Five Eyes alliance have issued guidance on agentic AI, warning against its rapid rollout due to safety concerns. The guidance originates from a collaboration among intelligence bodies of the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has extended the consultation period for feedback on proposed amendments to IT rules concerning synthetic content to May 7. The proposed changes mandate clear labeling of synthetic media and outline responsibilities for social media intermediaries regarding artificial intelligence (AI) generated content.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has updated its rules for the Oscar awards, making content with AI-generated actors and AI-written scripts ineligible for key categories. This decision impacts submissions for the prestigious film awards, setting a clear boundary for the use of artificial intelligence in qualifying productions.
China's recent crackdown on influencer activities is prompting India to re-evaluate its own regulatory approach to the creator economy. The move by China to control online content and influencer behavior is seen by Indian authorities as a precedent that could inform future policy decisions regarding social media and streaming platforms.
The article proposes taxing low-value AI-generated content as a negative externality, conceptualizing it as "AI-generated slop" to address economic implications. This approach shifts the perspective from content moderation to economic policy, suggesting it could have immediate relevance for startups despite the potential timeline for policy implementation.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has implemented new rules for the Oscars regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in film production. These regulations address AI-generated actors and scripts, among other aspects of AI integration in moviemaking.
The FCC has unanimously voted to advance a proposal that would ban all testing labs in China and Hong Kong from certifying electronics sold in the US. This ruling is based on national security concerns and could affect up to 75% of devices entering the US market.
ZEE5 has filed a petition with the Punjab and Haryana High Court challenging an advisory from the Indian government's Centre, which urged streaming platforms not to release the film 'Lawrence of Punjab'. The streaming platform is disputing the Centre's directive regarding the film's release.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced new rule changes for the upcoming Academy Awards season. These changes are in response to the increasing use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. The article does not specify the exact nature of these rule changes.
The article suggests that government actions, specifically from Washington, are leading to the dismantling of the existing internet structure, citing demands on Meta and Google to curb surveillance advertising. This implies a significant shift in data privacy and operational models for major internet companies.
The UK High Court has ordered Samsung to pay $392 million to ZTE for licensing standard-essential patents as part of an ongoing legal dispute. This payment addresses intellectual property rights related to technologies deemed essential for industry standards.
The UK's High Court of Justice has ordered Samsung to pay $392 million to ZTE to license its patents. This ruling follows a patent dispute between the two companies.
A UK court has ordered Samsung to pay ZTE $392 million as part of a global patent licensing dispute. The payment is a lump sum in relation to essential mobile patent licensing.
This article discusses the current landscape of U.S. patent challenge mechanisms, noting that inter partes review (IPR) has been the dominant method for over a decade. It then highlights that ex parte reexamination is now eclipsing IPR in terms of frequency and usage for challenging issued patent claims.
The Ohio Attorney General has announced an agreement with Nexstar Media Group regarding its proposed acquisition of Tegna. The deal requires WKYC and WBNS to maintain separate news operations through 2030, ensuring editorial independence for the local news organizations.
The article expresses concern that "Big Tech" companies are influencing EU law-making, specifically regarding AI regulation. It suggests that transparency is being undermined in the development of AI data centers within the EU.
A Chinese court has ruled that companies cannot use AI replacement as a standalone justification for worker dismissals. This decision requires companies to provide additional documented reasons for termination beyond AI's ability to perform a job function.
The Academy Awards has announced new regulations for the upcoming 99th annual Oscars ceremony. These rules specifically address the use of AI in film production.
Negotiations in Brussels regarding amendments to the EU AI Act failed overnight. As a result, the previously set compliance deadline of August 2, 2026, remains unchanged, providing no additional time for organizations to comply with the regulation.
The European Parliament intends to advocate for accelerated compliance procedures regarding the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and increased scrutiny of AI-driven services. This push comes ahead of the DMA's upcoming review, indicating a focus on stricter enforcement and expanded scope.
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing the process by which the FCC imposes penalties, specifically examining whether greater jury trial protections are required in telecommunications cases involving fines against companies like AT&T and Verizon.
The FCC has voted to remove Chinese testing laboratories from the equipment authorization process for electronics sold in the U.S. This decision is expected to impact the supply chain by altering how devices are certified for the American market.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr addressed claims that politics influenced the agency's early review of ABC's broadcast license renewal. Carr asserted that the agency's review process was not politically motivated.
The UAE has led a historic UN resolution condemning attacks on global telecom infrastructure, specifically targeting submarine cables and digital networks in the Gulf. This resolution reinforces a global commitment to protecting critical digital infrastructure. The initiative was spearheaded by the UAE as part of an effort to secure international digital connectivity.
Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, has been appointed as the Chairman of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council for 2026. This appointment positions Nigeria to lead global digital policy discussions within the ITU.
The U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is set to evaluate the proposed Paramount-Warner Bros. transaction, indicating a growing trend of global regulatory scrutiny on media mergers. This contrasts with the transaction having already been cleared in Washington D.C., highlighting differing regulatory approaches between jurisdictions.
The Academy has implemented new rules for the 2027 Oscars, prohibiting the use of AI-generated actors and scripts for award eligibility. This update ensures that only human-created performances and written works are recognized.
New Mexico is initiating a public nuisance trial against Meta, seeking changes to the company's business practices to enhance child protection within the state. The legal proceedings commenced on Monday.
China's top internet regulator has initiated a four-month nationwide campaign to address "malpractices in AI applications." This crackdown aims to tighten governmental control over the development and use of generative artificial intelligence technologies within the country.
Avid's Pro Tools Studio and Pro Tools Ultimate, with the 2026.4 release, now natively support MPEG-H Audio, integrating immersive and interactive audio production capabilities. This development, powered by Fraunhofer IIS, addresses a growing broadcast standard adopted in markets like Brazil and South Korea, enabling object-based Next Generation Audio within the Pro Tools workflow.
China's National Development and Reform Commission has blocked Meta Platforms' proposed $2 billion acquisition of agentic AI startup Manus. The regulator cited the need to prevent the outflow of Chinese AI technology as the reason for prohibiting the deal. The action highlights escalating geopolitical tensions over AI technology transfers.
The European Commission has issued a preliminary judgment stating that Meta has not adequately protected minors using Instagram. This indicates a potential regulatory charge against the social media giant by the EU.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized the FCC due to its review of ABC broadcast licenses, referencing previous remarks where he compared the agency's chairman to a "mafioso" concerning threats to revoke broadcast licenses over speech. The article is limited in scope, focusing only on the senator's critique of the FCC's action regarding ABC.
NAB CEO Curtis LeGeyt criticized the FCC's move to call in ABC television licenses early, warning that this action could establish a precedent leading to uncertainty and instability throughout the broadcast industry.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) after it initiated an early review of Disney's broadcast television licenses, citing concerns about government censorship of speech. This review follows public backlash against Disney.
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) criticized the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for ordering an early renewal of licenses for seven ABC-owned television stations. NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt stated that this action is "unprecedented" and introduces "significant uncertainty for all broadcasters."
The FCC is demanding Disney file for early renewal of licenses for its ABC stations, indicating the agency's intent to pursue its goals without necessarily imposing severe penalties.
Senator Ted Cruz criticized the FCC's decision to conduct an early review of Disney's broadcast TV licenses. This criticism occurred in response to controversy surrounding a joke made by Jimmy Kimmel, a host on an ABC-affiliated network.
Producers' associations and guilds from the South Indian states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala have advised their members not to make any commitments on Over-The-Top (OTT) release terms. The collective advisory follows a meeting held to address concerns within the existing industry ecosystem.
The GSMA has published a white paper analyzing Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTNs), highlighting their role in bridging the connectivity gap for the 37% of the global population that is offline despite being under network coverage. The report details the rapid evolution of direct-to-device (D2D) connectivity, technical advancements such as 3GPP Release 19, and identifies spectrum coordination and partnerships between mobile and satellite operators as critical hurdles. NTNs are positioned as a complement to terrestrial networks for sectors including telecom, IoT, and emergency response.
The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) has published RFC 9951 as a Proposed Standard. The document specifies four new IP Flow Information Export (IPFIX) Information Elements designed to export on-path network delay metrics, including mean, minimum, maximum, and sum of delays for a given flow. This standard is intended to help network operators with performance analysis and diagnostics by enabling the aggregation of delay metrics on transit and decapsulating nodes, reducing export bandwidth and processing requirements on collectors.
Canada's CRTC has approved an application by TV5 Québec Canada to increase the mandatory per-subscriber monthly wholesale rates for its TV5/UNIS TV service. The rates will increase by $0.02, to $0.26 in English-language markets and $0.30 in French-language markets, effective immediately. The commission cited the service's deteriorating financial situation and its exceptional contribution to French-language programming as justification for the decision, which reversed a previous deferral.
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has published its April 2026 standards suite (A/300:2026-04), which formally incorporates technical guidelines for time-domain interleaving of ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast signals in a shared channel. Coinciding with the update, Castanet Corporation announced the launch of two commercial-ready pilot networks using this hybrid architecture on Low Power Television (LPTV) spectrum in Silicon Valley and Las Vegas. The deployments were demonstrated at NAB Show 2026, with Castanet stating it is operating under the FCC's existing Broadcast Internet service rules.
Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv Media Global, argues that Canada's media policy, designed for the broadcast era, is now out of sync with opportunities in global streaming and AI. The article claims the existing system prioritizes production volume over IP ownership and distribution, leading to a "managed decline" rather than fostering a competitive Canadian media sector. It suggests that while past policies aimed to cross-subsidize Canadian content, the changing landscape of streaming and AI necessitates a redesign of market incentives to retain value within Canada.
A federal judge halted Nexstar Media’s planned $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna, ruling that the merger is presumed likely to violate antitrust laws. The article says the deal is now on hold after that decision.
The FCC is reportedly preparing an early license review for Disney’s eight ABC affiliates. The article says this could threaten Disney/ABC’s broadcast licenses.
The FCC is reviewing Disney-owned ABC's broadcast licenses, according to the article, a day after President Donald Trump called on Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel. The article does not provide additional details about the scope or basis of the review.
The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) opposed TRAI’s proposal to regulate OTT services, calling it judicial overreach in the headline. The article text provided does not include further details of TRAI’s proposal or IAMAI’s specific arguments.
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has initiated a move to reconsider the broadcast licenses for eight ABC-owned television stations. The article frames the action as a significant escalation against ABC's parent company, Disney. This is noted as the agency's first tangible effort to act on such threats.
The Creative Economy Forum (CEF) convened a high-level, closed-door roundtable in New Delhi with government representative Sanjeev Sanyal. During the meeting, creators and stakeholders from India's creative industries warned the government about the risks that Generative AI poses to copyright.
