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UK IPO unveils a Metadata Agreement with a two-year commitment from stakeholders to progressively improve data issues

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The British government has made a series of moves suggesting that it will continue to act on the issue of fair remuneration for streaming — the UK's Intellectual Property Office has finally published on May 31 details of its upcoming Metadata Agreement which has been discussed with stakeholders for the past year.

In addition, the Government disclosed on May 30 that it will establish a working group to "explore and consider industry-led actions on remuneration for existing and future creator...

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Emmanuel is a Washington, DC-based freelance journalist, blogger and media consultant, specialising in the entertainment business and cultural trends. He was the US editor for British music industry trade publication Music Week. Previously, he was the editor of Impact, a magazine for the music publishing community (2007-2009), the global editor of US trade publication Billboard (2003-2006), and the editor in chief of Billboard’s sister publication Music & Media (1997-2003).

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FCC starts process to re-establish ‘net neutrality rules’ for broadand providers

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"Net neutrality" is back on the agenda of the Federal Communications Commission in the US, four years after it was repelled by the previous administration.

Jessica Rosenworcel, Chairwoman of the FCC, has issued a proposal of a draft Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) as the first step in reestablishing the FCC’s oversight over broadband and restoring “uniform nationwide ‘net neutrality’ rules, which would allow the FCC to protect internet openness and consumers, defend national security, ...

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European creators’ organisations call for a human-centric approach to generative AI

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A coalition of 13 organisations representing creatives in Europe have called for a human centric approach to generative AI, built upon principles of "informed consent, transparency, fair remuneration and contractual practices."

While AI represents "an extraordinary technological advancement with immense potential to enhance various aspects of our lives, including in our sectors," the signatories added that it was crucial "to recognise that alongside these benefits, there exists a darker aspe...

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FTC and 17 states file competition lawsuit against Amazon for dominant position

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general have sued Amazon.com, alleging that the online retail and technology company is "a monopolist that uses a set of interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power."

The 172-page complaint focuses on what is described as Amazon’s "ongoing pattern of illegal conduct [which] blocks competition, allowing it to wield monopoly power to inflate prices, degrade quality, and stifle innovation f...

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