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Academy Draws a Line Around Human Authorship as AI Reaches Awards Season

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says AI-generated performances and screenplays will not qualify for Oscars, even as filmmakers continue using AI tools in production.

Key Takeaways

The Academy will not allow AI-generated performances or AI-written screenplays to qualify for Oscars.
Filmmakers may still use AI tools, but award-eligible work must remain human-authored.

DT Editorial Team·May 3, 2026·via engadget.com

Australia Moves to Tax Big Tech if Platforms Don’t Pay News Publishers

Australia has unveiled draft legislation that would impose a levy on large tech platforms unless they strike payment deals with local news publishers, reviving the country’s push to redirect digital platform revenue into

Key Takeaways

Australia’s draft News Bargaining Incentive would impose a 2.25% levy on Meta, Google and TikTok unless they sign deals with publishers.
The effective rate could fall to 1.5% if enough agreements are reached, potentially returning A$200 million to A$250 million to journalism.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via techcrunch.com

FCC Moves Up ABC License Renewals in Escalation With Disney

The FCC has ordered Disney-owned ABC stations to seek early license renewal, raising the stakes in a dispute that blends broadcast regulation, politics, and a federal DEI investigation.

Key Takeaways

The FCC has ordered Disney-owned ABC stations to file for license renewal years earlier than expected.
The agency says the move is part of an investigation into Disney’s DEI policies.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 29, 2026·via theverge.com

Nexstar’s Tegna Push Tests the Future of US Local TV Under a Deregulatory FCC

Nexstar’s proposed $6.2 billion deal for Tegna has become a test case for local television ownership rules, antitrust concerns, and the future of local journalism under an FCC pursuing aggressive deregulation.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 19, 2026·via theverge.com