A study from Apply Digital, the digital transformation partner for brands, reveals the media and entertainment (M&E) sector is making a decisive shift toward AI-powered personalisation. Ninety-six per cent of M&E businesses are either already using or planning to adopt AI in the near term to personalise discounts and promotional offers (43 per cent and […]

Tax breaks and a streamer levy should be on the table as part of an urgent package of support for the UK’s crisis-hit high quality drama sector, MPs have said, in a wide-ranging report which urges the Government to step up the assistance it provides for all elements of British film and high-end television. “The […]

Fremantle has announced the launch of Imaginae Studios. A new, standalone label designed specifically to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – to service and support its creative talent, pushing production boundaries and driving innovation in storytelling. The launch of the new label has been spearheaded by Andrea Scrosati, Fremantle Group Chief Operating Officer […]

Amazon has upgraded its AI Nova Reel with the ability to generate videos up to two minutes in length. Launched in December 2024, Nova competes with models from OpenAI and Google. Nova Reel 1.1, can generate “multi-shot” videos with “consistent style” across shots, claims AWS developer advocate Elizabeth Fuentes. Users can provide a prompt up […]

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and TwelveLabs, the video understanding company, have announced that TwelveLabs’ multimodal foundation models, Marengo and Pegasus, will soon be available in Amazon Bedrock. Amazon Bedrock is a fully managed service that offers developers access to high-performing models from leading AI companies through a single API. Seamless access to TwelveLabs’ advanced video […]

Deutsche Telekom has signed a long-term strategic agreement with Google Cloud, extending into 2030. The agreement focuses on cloud and AI integration for Deutsche Telekom’s IT, networks, and business applications, including the migration of its SAP landscape. Deutsche Telekom expects this partnership will enhance its operational efficiency, improve customer experiences, and ultimately lead technological innovation […]

NetScout Systems released its H2 2024 DDoS Threat Intelligence Report, revealing how Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have become a dominant means of waging cyberwarfare linked to sociopolitical events such as elections, civil protests and policy disputes. The findings show how attackers exploit moments of national vulnerability to amplify chaos and erode trust in […]

SKY+ and DGO, the streaming and live TV platforms of DirecTV Latin America and SKY Brasil, have now incorporated the Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools of Mediagenix and Spideo, which will allow them to provide personalised recommendations for content and live TV. Mediagenix, a specialist in software solutions for content strategy, value management and programming, announced […]

AI-Media, a specialist in AI-powered language technology and solutions, is thrilled to announce an advanced partnership with AudioShake, a pioneering audio technology company specialising in sound separation. This partnership will enhance AI-Media’s LEXI Voice solution, creating a fully automated, high-quality mix with real-time AI voice translation – setting a new industry standard for live broadcast […]