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Frot-Coutaz: YouTube’s priority is tackling harmful content
YouTube’s “number one priority” is making sure it protects its users from harmful content, according to Cecile Frot-Coutaz, head of EMEA at the platform.
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CTA boss: US and China are in artificial intelligence “battle”
The US is caught up in a “battle” with China over the future of artificial intelligence, according to Gary Shapiro, president and CEO of the Consumer Technology Association (CTA).
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CBS agrees carriage deal with Altice
CBS has struck a carriage deal with cable provider Altice, but its blackout on AT&T looks set to continue.
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Tokyo broadcasters to trial simultaneous OTT news
Five major TV networks in Tokyo are set to trial simultaneous online streaming of their primary evening news shows in January.
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Tesla to offer in-car Netflix and YouTube
Tesla drivers will soon be able to watch Netflix and YouTube on their vehicles’ dashboard display, according to company founder Elon Musk.
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Ofcom adds TV participant protection rules
Ofcom wants broadcasters to take better care of people who take part in factual and entertainment shows amid growing concern about the welfare of those who appear on TV.
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Indian government holds consultation on National Broadcast Policy regulation
India’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has opened talks with members of the India broadcasting and media industry about creating a National Broadcast Policy.
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Andy Serkis honoured with IBC’s highest accolade
The IBC2019 International Honour for Excellence will be awarded to director, producer and actor Andy Serkis.
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DISH to enter mobile fray with $5bn deal for Sprint’s assets
DISH Network has reached a deal with Sprint to buy its pre-paid businesses in the US, paving the way for the mobile operator to complete its merger with T-Mobile.
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SoftBank unveils $108bn tech investment fund
SoftBank Group has launched a second investment fund as it looks to back further development of market-leading, tech-enabled growth companies.
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NBCU's new SVOD service “very different” to Netflix
NBCUniversal will launch its upcoming streaming service next April with mostly live and off licensed content, offering a “very different” service from Netflix.
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NTT report: AI can boost engagement for sports broadcasters
A new report from telecoms giant NTT has found that sporting organisations need to do more to engage digital savvy fans, especially millennials.
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RT hit with £200,000 Ofcom fine
Ofcom has fined the Russian government-owned international television network RT £200,000 “for serious failures” in adhering to the UK’s broadcasting rules.
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Weekly news round-up: Love Island doubles up, CBS v AT&T, & Iflix fundraising
ITV to screen Love Island twice a yearPopular UK reality TV show Love Island is set to air twice a year as ITV looks to bolster declining ad revenues with a winter version of the show. According to the Guardian, ITV, which reported a 5% dip in total advertising revenue ...
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Esports comes to play at IBC2019
IBC will explore the technical and commercial opportunities and challenges of the rapidly growing world of esports with an exclusive showcase on 17 September.
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NBC pushes cross-platform ads for Tokyo 2020
NBC Universal is encouraging advertisers to focus on the total number of viewers rather than primetime ad slots as the broadcaster gears up for next year’s Tokyo Olympics.
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One Media & India's Saankhya collab on 5G broadcasting
Sinclair Broadcast Group’s One Media 3.0 has announced an agreement with Indian-based Saankhya Labs to develop 5G broadcast and broadband cooperative direct to mobile network development.
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Baita Conteúdo strikes delivery deal with SES
Brazillian content aggregator Baita Conteúdo has struck a partnership with SES Satellite to broadcast 10 HD channels to over 24 million households in Brazil.
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Amazon Prime Video pivots into VR streaming
Amazon Prime Video is now available to watch on the Oculus and Samsung virtual reality (VR) headsets with voice search supported.
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Audio industry moves to IP and virtualisation
The International Trade Association for Broadcast and Media Technology have released a new Audio Business report examining the current state of the industry which identifies key drivers of change.