FCC
Former Officials: FCC’s Independence ‘Obliterated’ Under Carr
The FCC now serves political interests instead of the public, former agency officials said.
AI
Stability AI Largely Wins UK Battle Against Getty Images Over Copyright and Trademark
The judge's decision, released Tuesday, shows Getty narrowly winning its trademark infringement argument but losing its copyright claim.
Briefs
Gov. Newsom Signs California Law Targeting Loud Streaming Ads
California becomes the first state to regulate ad volume on streaming platforms.
Free Speech
Carr Agrees to Testify Before Senate Panel on His Apparent Threats to Kimmel Show
Democrats and Republicans want answers over FCC threats to TV licenses over Kimmel’s suspension.
Expert Opinion
Gigi Sohn: It’s the Media Consolidation, Stupid
Disney's suspension of Jimmy Kimmel after FCC threats revealed how media consolidation has left just 6 corporations controlling American mass media.
FCC
Democrats Demand Carr’s Resignation Over Kimmel
They said his public comments prompted Nexstar, Sinclair, and ultimately ABC to pull the late-night show.
Antitrust
ESPN and Fox Announce Streaming Partnership
Another break with the cable bundle.
FCC
NCTA Urges FCC to Defer Verizon Petition
Asks FCC to adopt uniform unlocking requirements instead
Disney
Indiana Court Blocks Cities From Taxing Streaming Services
State court sides with streaming platforms.
FCC
100 Days of FCC Chairman Brendan Carr
FCC under Carr saved $463 million by terminating legacy contracts, the agency said.
mergers
Carr's DEI Crackdown via Merger Reviews Faces Expert Pushback
Panelists criticized Carr’s tactics as vague, politically driven, and lacking in clear legal grounding.
FCC
FCC Travel Freeze Forces Gomez to Pay Her Own Way to NAB Show
The FCC suspended commissioner travel with no public explanation.
FCC
FCC’s Carr Opens Probes Into Disney and ABC
The agency is investigating the company, along with Comcast and Verizon, over diversity practices.
FCC
Exclusive Q&A With Chairman Brendan Carr
President Trump has 'really sort of fundamentally transformed the direction of D.C., and I think it's fabulous to see,' said Carr.
CES
CES 2022: Next Generation of TVs Have Application for Remote Learning, Promoters Say
The new television broadcasting standard brings faster speeds and more opportunities for connecting tele-services.
Infrastructure
FCC Commissioner Carr Argues For Big Tech Contribution To Broadband
Brendan Carr said big tech companies have benefitted from the internet — so they should contribute.
