While Ursula von der Leyen asserts that Europe has the “right conditions” to become a global leader in AI, Arthur Mensch paints a much harsher—and undoubtedly more credible—picture.…
Arthur Mensch of Mistral AI’s testimony before the National Assembly provided an opportunity to highlight not only the direct social and environmental costs of AI, but also the…
At a time when the French government is doing the bare minimum on major national and European cultural issues, Emmanuel Maurel is stepping up his initiatives in the…
Behind Netflix’s polished rhetoric, in which it presents itself as a global economic powerhouse, Texas’s legal offensive aims to dismantle a narrative that masks far less virtuous practices.…
Beyond the promises of a « fun » interface and ubiquitous artificial intelligence, Google has primarily laid out a roadmap for convergence where Android 16 and Wear OS…
While several member states, including Spain and Germany, used the Education, Youth, Culture, and Sport Council meeting on May 12 to call for an ambitious revision of the…
In a highly anticipated ruling in the case pitting Meta against the Italian regulator AGCOM, the CJEU clarifies the extent to which Member States may require platforms to…
The Council of the EU has adopted its partial “general approach” on AgoraEU, the future European program for culture, audiovisual media, and the media. While Member States generally…
Following the acquisition of MultiChoice and its pre-listing on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange, Canal+ is transforming into a Franco-African giant (42.3 million subscribers and €8.665 billion in pro…
Anna M. Gomez, a Democratic FCC commissioner, accuses the FCC and the Trump administration of exploiting the concept of « public interest » to carry out a coordinated…
The agreement reached this week on the AI Omnibus is drawing mixed reactions in the European Parliament. The EPP welcomes a compromise that supports innovation, Renew is pleased…
In its « partial general approach » on AgoraEU, which is expected to be voted on tomorrow, the Council is attempting to reassure the audiovisual sector by reintroducing…
The European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement last night on the AI Omnibus, aimed at relaxing and postponing certain obligations under the AI Act. A policy…
European audiovisual and media organizations are criticizing several provisions of the European Commission’s proposed Digital Omnibus package regarding digital consent and the restrictive interpretation of exemptions for audience…
Never before has the European Union provided such substantial funding to the cultural and audiovisual sectors. Nor has it ever produced so many dashboards, indicators, and evaluation reports.…
In a report published today, the European Court of Auditors highlights significant shortcomings in the traceability of spending under the post-COVID recovery plan. Due to the lack of…
As it marks its 175th anniversary and reports strong growth—€1.5 billion distributed to 663,000 creators (+9%)—Sacem is at a pivotal moment. Driven by international expansion and digital growth…
The publication of the Alloncle report—551 pages and over 70 recommendations aimed notably at achieving one billion euros in savings, merging or closing channels, and having CEOs appointed…
As the first deadlines for the AgoraEU program approach, MEPs are beginning to clarify their positions on the audiovisual sector. Balancing a desire to increase funding with caution…
With its announced partnership with the Caisse des Dépôts, Mistral AI confirms its unique positioning within the artificial intelligence ecosystem. In a context where digital sovereignty is emerging…
The European Commission is launching a decisive consultation on its future merger guidelines. Behind this still-draft text lies a profound shift in doctrine, with potentially very different consequences…
Caisse des Dépôts is partnering with Mistral AI to deploy generative AI solutions and computing capabilities through a joint purchasing initiative involving 19 subsidiaries, with 40,000 licenses at…
Apple far exceeded expectations for the quarter ended in March, with revenue up 16.6% to $111.18 billion and a significant increase in profit, driven by strong iPhone sales,…
After reporting quarterly results that fell short of expectations—sending its stock down by about 7%—Universal Music Group announced the sale of half of its stake in Spotify and…
The Council of State has partially struck down the Hadopi decree for non-compliance with European data protection law and has ordered the government to impose “segregated” data retention…
The European Commission believes that Facebook and Instagram have not taken sufficient measures to prevent children under 13 from accessing their services, in violation of the Digital Services…
Meeting in a trilogue on Tuesday, the European Parliament and the Council failed to reach an agreement on the targeted revision of the AI Act. At the heart…
With no schedule set by the National Assembly, the proposed law on AI and copyright is facing growing pressure: 20,000 signatories are calling for its swift adoption without…
By adopting its position on the future EU budget, the Parliament sets the framework for upcoming negotiations with the Council—which are likely to be tense—and, by implication, the…
With strong results in the first quarter of 2026, Spotify confirms its growth momentum and launches a new investment cycle, focusing on AI, user engagement, and advertising to…
