EU Parliament analyses the impact of Google’s AI Summaries and AI Overviews on Publishers’ Revenue and Media Freedom
When a user searches for news on Google today, the answer may come directly from Google’s own interface, without any click reaching the publisher that produced it. AI Overviews represent a structural shift in how information is accessed online and how its value is distributed. In its latest MEP briefing, the EU Parliament’s EUDS Special Committee examines what that shift means for the economic sustainability of independent journalism, for media pluralism, and for democratic resilience in the European Union.
European Media Freedom Act: EU Council ready to negotiate
How to safeguard media freedom, pluralism and independence in the EU? The European Media Freedom Act (EMFA) will establish a common framework for media services in the EU internal market and introduce measures aimed at protecting journalists and media providers from political interference while also making it easier for them to operate across the EU’s internal borders.
Lagardère acquisition by Vivendi cleared by EU Commission, subject to conditions
The European Commission has approved, under the EU Merger Regulation, the proposed acquisition of Lagardère by Vivendi. The Commission’s decision is conditional upon full compliance with the commitments offered by Vivendi.
EU Commission publishes first-ever European Media Industry Outlook
The European Commission has published the first-ever European Media Industry Outlook, analysing trends in the audiovisual, video game and news media industries.
Why We Need a Legal Person for Artificial Intelligence Entities
In the era predating the emergence of OpenAI, ChatGPT, and various other generative A.I. technologies that have garnered global attention, policymakers and regulators in Europe and North America engaged in a profound discourse regarding the definition of “trustworthy” and “human-centered” AI. Essential questions arose: Who should assume the role of regulator? What aspects of AI should fall under regulation? And how can these rules be effectively enforced?
ERC: Science Journalism Initiative
The ERC wishes to support an organisation or a consortium of organisations to set up a funding scheme that would facilitate 3-5-month stays of journalists at research institutions. The purpose is to give the journalists opportunities to learn and work on in-depth reporting projects by immersing themselves in the research environment and interacting with scientists and scholars.
EU fight against money-launderers and terror funders: Media to get better access to data
A comprehensive approach to combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and sanctions evasion in the European Union has taken shape with the approval of MEPs. Stricter rules have been endorsed to address existing loopholes, ensuring consistent application of regulations and sanctions. Notably, verified information pertaining to beneficial owners will be made accessible to journalists and civil society through dedicated registers. To enforce these rules effectively, the establishment of a new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority is on the horizon.