Content industries new cash rivers: AI
Alongside private copy levies and equitable remuneration, AI has every chance of becoming a major source of revenue for rights holders, as works are exploited in new ways. 2024 marks a veritable revolution for the world of culture. This year promises to be one of major revenue changes for rights…
IA Regulation: a hastily announced agreement
A political agreement on the future European regulation on artificial intelligence was announced last December, but, in reality, negotiations are continuing on the exact content of the text. So much so that the possibility of a new political trilogue is being considered. The European AI regulation has got off to…
AI: the French press ready to negotiate with Open AI
French press publishers intend to negotiate with Open AI, and other generative AI developers, as early as 2024. Le Monde is going it alone for the time being. Last December, Open AI announced that it had signed an agreement with international press publisher Axel Springer, which should generate remuneration of…
TF1, a Dantesque project launched by Rodolphe Belmer
TF1 needs to review every aspect of its business in order to live up to a new ambition for the leading company in free TV. For decades, TF1 has been buying programs, investing in series or shows, and acquiring rights to sporting competitions. Since TF1 went private, its teams have…
AI: France abandons creators
Meeting yesterday at the Palais d'Iéna under the aegis of the Société des Gens de Lettre, the creative sector called on the French government to support them on the issue of generative AI. Emmanuel Macron doesn't seem inclined to heed their call: his government is even said to be forming…
Spotify cuts festival support
In reaction to the streaming tax, Spotify announces the end of its support for major festivals. Spotify also explains that it will not be increasing its rates. The shepherd kicking the shepherdess? Spotify announced this morning that it is withdrawing its support for a number of major festivals. This measure…
Europe: 65 million euros invested in innovation
The European Union has redirected its innovation fund towards renewable energies. The European Union has selected 17 small-scale "clean" technology projects for a total of €65 million in funding under its Innovation Fund. These...