Tech firms are now legally required to start taking action to tackle criminal activity on their platforms in the UK, and make them safer by design. Ofcom has published its first-edition codes of practice and guidance on tackling illegal harms (four months ahead of schedule) – such as terror, hate, fraud, child sexual abuse and […]
The Writers Guild of America (WGA) is calling on Hollywood studios to take a stand on the use of their members’ works as AI training data. Leaders of the WGA West and East demanded that producers take “immediate legal action” against any firms that have used writers’ work to train AI models. A letter sent […]
Lega Serie A, Italy’s top flight football league, and Meta have confirmed they are collaborating in fighting online piracy of sporting events on a global scale, showcasing the power of joint efforts between content owners and online platforms. Rights Manager: Lega Serie A has access to Rights Manager, a content management system developed by Meta […]
UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposed changes to the annual licence fees (ALFs) paid by mobile network operators to use certain spectrum bands. It charges mobile network operators annual licence fees for the use of three spectrum bands (900 MHz, 1800 MHz and 2100 MHz). They typically come into effect after a mobile operator’s […]
A group of CEOs representing Europe’s leading telcos have issued a joint statement calling for a new connectivity rulebook to strengthen Europe’s competitiveness. “Europe is at a crossroads and it must embrace a growth-driven mindset in order to succeed,” they say. “It is time for our continent to implement a bold competitiveness agenda that delivers […]
UK media regulator Ofcom is publishing two consultations as it begins to implement new laws under the Media Act 2024. These new laws are designed to protect public service broadcasting while fostering innovation, so that UK audiences can enjoy the services, video and programmes they love. Ofcom is implementing the new rules as quickly as […]
Entertainment technology company Xperi has become the newest hybrid member of trade bodies the British Association for Screen Entertainment (BASE) and DEGI: The Digital Entertainment Group International. It joins the one-hundred-plus organisations in the ever-growing BASE and DEGI member and partner community as the bodies round off another successful year of growth and innovation in […]
New measures to secure the long-term success of the UK’s community radio stations have been announced by the government. There are more than 300 community radio stations dedicated to serving small geographic areas and largely run by more than 20,000 volunteers across the UK. Media Minister Stephanie Peacock will table amendments to the Community Radio […]
The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session as part of its role to scrutinise the spending, policies and administration of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy MP will be making her first appearance […]
South Africa Minister of Communications Solly Malatsi has confirmed that the Ministry of Communications and Digital Technologies has secured cabinet’s support for an extension of the deadline for the analogue switch-off from December 31st 2024 to March 31st 2025, suggesting that the extension will ensure that as many indigent households as possible will enjoy their […]