Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline for Third Time
The new 90-day extension is meant to give his administration more time to broker a deal to bring the platform under U.S. ownership. Source: Trump Extends TikTok Ban Deadline for Third Time
‘I’m not trying to hurt the industry’: Trump softens tone on movie tariffs
California governor Gavin Newsom announces a $7.5bn tax incentive scheme as Trump’s announcement of 100% tariffs on films ‘produced in foreign lands’ is mocked by Jimmy Kimmel and Fallon. Source: ‘I’m not trying to hurt the industry’: Trump softens tone … Continued
Decision on major Holyport Studios pushed back by government
A decision on whether one of the UK’s biggest film and TV studios is granted planning permission should be made next month.Investment company Greystoke Land submitted plans to build sound stages, offices and workshops near the village of Holyport, near … Continued
US House Proposes a 10-Year Ban on Regulating AI
In plain terms, AI can do whatever it wants for a decade without creatives whose work is being stolen or used to train this AI having any way to stop that or sue for payment. Source: US House Proposes a … Continued
PBS Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts
The complaint says that the President cannot influence funding decisions from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, and that the effort violates PBS’ First Amendment rights. Source: PBS Sues Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts
Department of Homeland Security Considering Pitch For U.S. Citizenship Competition Reality Show
The idea, from reality TV veteran Rob Worsoff, would see immigrants compete in stereotypically American activities like collecting gold from a mine in San Francisco or assembling a Model T in Detroit. Source: Department of Homeland Security Considering Citizen Competition … Continued