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Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Sky Content Chief Says 'We Had an Amazing Bubble' in Production
The state of U.K. TV production 'has been really tough, and anybody who's been in production these days would echo that,' Cécile Frot-Coutaz, the CEO of Sky Studios and chief content officer of Sky, owned by Comcast, told the Media & Telecoms 2025 & Beyond Conference in London on Tuesday. 'I think it's been tough for a number of reasons,' she shared at the event, organized by Deloitte and Enders Analysis, . 'Less has been commissioned, although I think if you look back over a period of 10 [or 15] years, I'm not sure there's less today…. So, you know, we had an amazing bubble. Everybody got used to the bubble, and obviously now we're sort of coming back down to volumes that are more akin to those that were experienced 15 years ago.' More from The Hollywood Reporter U.K. Culture Secretary Talks AI Regulation at London Media Conference Netflix EMEA Content Boss Touts 'Adolescence,' Debunks a "Myth," Talks Ted Sarandos' Acting Debut Paolo Sorrentino to Receive Sarajevo Film Festival Honor and Retrospective Also, 'there's been a funding issue, because the U.S. hasn't been co-producing British content nearly in the same way, or actually not at all, potentially,' the Sky top executive added. But she also had a silver lining to tout. 'What we're seeing is [that] Europe is actually coming into some shows. We've seen that on some of our own programming. So you have to be very entrepreneurial these days when looking at how to get things financed, unless you're a goal player like Netflix.' About Sky's content output strategy, she highlighted: 'We were never a volume player. So actually, what we've been doing has been very consistent and very steady, and because we're part of the Comcast group, we're able to be flexible on the funding model.' She concluded by predicting that 'looking forward, I think things will settle again. Hopefully, the U.S. will start to come back online.' She made the comments during a panel discussion that also featured Larry Tanz, vp, content, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) at Netflix, Sarah Rose, president of U.K. broadcaster Channel 5 and U.K. regional lead at Channel 5 owner Paramount Global, and Wayne Garvie, president of Sony Pictures Television. The panel discussed commissioning trends and industry opportunities and challenges. Tuesday's conference also featured top executives from the likes of the Walt Disney Co., U.K. public broadcaster BBC, streaming giant Netflix, and Comcast-owned Sky. Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
The Guardian
2 days ago
- Business
- The Guardian
Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized for not reading Trump's ‘big beautiful' bill
Republican firebrand Marjorie Taylor Greene has drawn widespread criticism from Democratic colleagues for admitting that not only did she not read Donald Trump's tax and spending bill before voting for it, but she would have voted against it had she read thoroughly. Greene revealed she was unaware of a provision in Trump's 'one big beautiful bill' (OBBB) that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence systems for a decade. The Georgia representative said she would have voted against the entire bill if she had known about the AI language buried on pages 278-279. 'Full transparency, I did not know about this section on pages 278-279 of the OBBB that strips states of the right to make laws or regulate AI for 10 years,' Greene wrote on X. 'I am adamantly OPPOSED to this and it is a violation of state rights and I would have voted NO if I had known this was in there.' Democratic lawmakers, who all voted against the bill, responded with incredulity of Greene's admission. 'You have one job. To. Read. The. Fucking. Bill,' Representative Eric Swalwell wrote in response. Representative Ted Lieu said he had read the AI provision beforehand and 'that's one reason I voted no on the GOP's big, ugly bill', he posted on X. 'PRO TIP: It's helpful to read stuff before voting on it.' Representative Mark Pocan was more forward: 'Read the f**king bill instead of clapping for it like a performing monkey. You should have done your job while it was written. You didn't. You own that vote.' The AI provision was added just two nights before the bill's markup. It would prohibit state and local governments from pursuing 'any law or regulation regulating artificial intelligence models, artificial intelligence systems, or automated decision systems' for 10 years, unless the purpose is to facilitate deployment of such systems. The language applies broadly to facial recognition systems, generative AI and automated decision-making tools used in hiring, housing and public benefits. Several states have already passed laws creating safeguards around such systems, which could become unenforceable if the bill passes the Senate. It also raises questions about the curious case of Republicans not reading sprawling legislation about provisions in the bill. Representative Mike Flood of Nebraska was booed by voters at a heated town hall last week when he admitted that a provision restricting federal judges' ability to enforce contempt orders was 'unknown' to him when he voted for the same bill. 'I am not going to hide the truth: This provision was unknown to me when I voted for that bill,' Flood told the audience, prompting shouts from constituents who responded: 'You voted for all of it.' But Greene and Flood aren't the only unexpected sources to now disapprove of aspects of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill': the world's richest man and Trump ally Elon Musk called the legislation a 'disgusting abomination' on X Tuesday afternoon. Sign up to This Week in Trumpland A deep dive into the policies, controversies and oddities surrounding the Trump administration after newsletter promotion 'This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination,' Musk wrote, adding that it would 'massively increase the already gigantic budget deficit to $2.5 trillion'. Democrats have highlighted that the bill includes significant cuts to healthcare and social programs, with reductions to Medicaid affecting millions of Americans and cuts to food assistance programs. In response to Greene's admission, representative Yvette Clarke wrote: 'Reading is fundamental! Maybe if your colleagues weren't so hellbent on jamming a bill down our throats in the dead of night, and bending the knee to Trump, you would've caught this, Sis!' Representative Delia Ramirez noted that Greene appeared to have missed other provisions affecting her constituents: 'Oh, Marjorie! If you had read the bill, you would've also seen that 149,705 of your constituents could lose their Medicaid.' The House energy and commerce committee advanced the reconciliation package last Wednesday. Greene has called for the AI provision to be removed in the Senate, warning that 'we have no idea what AI will be capable of in the next 10 years'.
Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
MyVoice: Views of our readers 2nd June 2025
Cheers to the humane side of Miss World 2025, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, Breast Cancer Awareness, Indian Tourism, AI Regulation, Deepfake Scamsthe new Miss World Suchata Chuangsri, the 21-year-old Thai beauty standing tall at 180 cm, has made history by winning the 72nd Miss World title. Her remarkable blend of elegance, intelligence, and compassion has brought immense pride to Thailand placing Phuket in the global spotlight. This victory is expected to boost tourism, media attention, and the hospitality industry in the region. Her advocacy for breast cancer awareness through the 'Opal for Her' initiative showcases how beauty queens can drive meaningful social change and inspire increased community engagement and philanthropy thereby strengthening Phuket's pageant legacy. With India as a neighbouring country, enhanced accessibility and cultural affinity may lead to a rise in cross-border tourism and better relations. RS Narula, Patiala Real beauty with a beautiful mind I wish to congratulate the winner of the 72nd Miss World-2025 crown Opal Suchata Chuangsri for emerging as the first beauty queen from Thailand to scale the pinnacle. The reply that clinched the issue in her favour 'being the person who all of the people in our lives look up to and lead with the gracefulness in your actions' demonstrates that she is a 'real beauty with a beautiful mind'. After all, every human being must be endowed with such qualities. Sreelekha PS, Boudhnagar, Secunderabad-61 Opal Suchata is a deserving winner Nearly a month-long celebration marking the 72nd Miss World pageant concluded on a grand note with Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand taking the crown. It was unfortunate that the Indian contestant Nandini Gupta could not even make it to the top eight stage. Opal Suchata, who underwent surgery for breast cancer, displayed her grit while answering a question, while maintaining 'whatever ailment you are suffering from, you should not worry about it nor stop your journey'. Meanwhile, the Revanth Reddy government showed its organisational acumen while using the mega event to showcase Telangana culture and promote tourism in a big way. Taking the contestants on specially conducted tours was a masterstroke, which also helped local vendors to flourish. Pratapa Reddy Yaramala, Tiruvuru (AP) Miss World organisers handled controversy quite well Opal Suchata Chuangsri's achievement at the Miss World 2025 was a stupendous effort and deserves the best of applause because Thailand finally got its world beauty. Though India's Nandini Gupta disappointed the local crowd, Suchata made Asia proud by winning the crown. Meanwhile, her feat will spur the cosmetics businesses, especially in the continent. Though the pageant was marred when one of the contenders Miss England Milla Magee walked out in a huff, the organisers weathered the storm rather well and conducted the pageant in a manner that was befitting the extravaganza. Some orthodox organisations and Leftist groups also tried to disturb the proceedings as is their wont but the security cover for the event thwarted bids to create mischief. Govardhana Myneedu, MG Road, Vijayawada Win AI race but with a clear conscience India's AI ambitions are no longer a distant dream. With the recent ₹10,000 crore India AI Mission, the spotlight is on local language models, infrastructure and homegrown startups like Sarvam AI. The partnership between Microsoft and Yotta to launch India's largest AI cloud cluster marks a significant leap. But amidst this digital gold rush, are we pausing to think? AI without regulation is a double-edged sword. What good is innovation if it widens inequality, automates prejudice, or compromises privacy? The digital divide is still real—can India's villages benefit from AI when they still struggle for basic internet? We must build smart and fair. Data ethics, local inclusion, and algorithmic accountability should not be afterthoughts. Our AI must reflect our democracy—not just our ambition. India may win the AI race. But will it win it with conscience? Mohammad Hasnain, Muzaffarpur Curb AI-generated deepfake scams The increasing misuse of AI to create deepfake videos and audio clips is a serious threat to public trust and safety. Recently, several innocent people were scammed through AI-generated voices mimicking their loved ones or trusted celebrities. What once seemed like futuristic fiction is now a dangerous reality. There is an urgent need for awareness and stricter regulations to detect and punish such acts. Tech platforms must also take responsibility in flagging and removing deepfake content before it causes damage. If left unchecked, these scams could erode trust in the media and relationships. Let's act before AI becomes a weapon in the hands of mischief-makers. Muhammad Arshad, Chagalamarri
Zawya
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Zawya
Oman unveils new national AI safety and ethics policy
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, has officially launched its Public Policy for Safe and Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence Systems. Unveiled earlier this week, the policy 'aims to govern the use and development of Artificial Intelligence (Al) systems in the Sultanate of Oman by establishing a comprehensive framework that combines technical controls and ethical principles'. The policy will apply to all government bodies and private sector organisations which are involved in the development or use of AI Systems across stages including data collection, system design, training, operation, and ongoing evaluation. According to the document, the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology will be responsible for monitoring the overall compliance of government administrative units and report to the Council of Ministers, while sectoral regulatory bodies will be responsible for enforcement within their domains. The policy underscores three main ethical principles for the use and development of AI Systems. These include Humanity and Society, Inclusivity and Justice, and Responsibility and Accountability. According to the policy, users and developers must respect human dignity and ensure the right to human intervention in sensitive decisions, in addition to promoting the use of AI technologies in establishing societal well-being and sustainability. They must also ensure that the benefits achieved through AI are distributed fairly across different social groups, and that these technologies do not contribute to increasing economic disparities. Furthermore, users and developers must design systems that ensure no bias occurs based on race, gender, religion, or any other personal characteristic, in alignment with Islamic principles and ethical values. This includes using a wide, diverse set of data in training systems that represents different societal groups, including minorities and individuals with disabilities. In addition, the policy calls for ensuring that technologies are accessible to everyone through public and private sector collaboration, in order to provide technologies at affordable and equitable prices, while focusing on enhancing access for low-income groups. Moreover, the policy mandates the creation of secure systems free from any breaches, in addition to providing clear effective mechanisms for accountability when errors or damages occur, in addition to ensuring the audit-ability of systems to guarantee compliance with ethical standards. The policy represents a major step in regulating Oman's AI sector, which has been identified as a key sector to achieve economic diversification under the country's digital economy programme, which aims to boost the contribution of the digital economy from current 2% to 5% by 2030 and 10% by 2040. 2022 © All right reserved for Oman Establishment for Press, Publication and Advertising (OEPPA) Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
