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2:30 PM ET, March 5, 2026

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Michael Savage / The Guardian:
In response to its charter review, the BBC says “irreversible” trends threaten its survival, citing a “mismatch” between TV license rules and viewing habits  —  In opening response to charter review, corporation points to ‘mismatch’ between TV licence rules and viewing habits
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Max Goldbart / Deadline:
The BBC suggests opening iPlayer to other public broadcasters to “help ensure the UK retains a streaming platform that competes with global services”  —  Firing the starting gun on a negotiation with the government that will set the BBC up for the next decade …
Ray Schultz / MediaPost:
An interview with Ben Levisohn, recently named editor-in-chief of Barron's, on his routine, the magazine's digital strategy, and more  —  Ben Levisohn was recently named editor in chief of Barron's, the slot once held by legends like founder Clarence Walker Barron and writer Alan Abelson.
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Zack Zwiezen / Kotaku:
The White House's official X account posted a video mixing footage from Call of Duty with real military strikes against Iranian targets  —  It is the latest example of Donald Trump's White House using video games in their propaganda … This is the latest example of President Donald Trump …
Henry Bushnell / The Athletic:
Sources: FIFA will allow TV broadcasters to cut away to ads during the World Cup's three-minute “hydration breaks” that will split each half of matches  —  Share full article  —  FIFA will allow broadcasters to cut away to advertisements during the “hydration breaks” …
Brian Steinberg / Variety:
Internal memo: CBS Mornings top producer Shawna Thomas will leave her role; a source says CBS News executives are eager to find a way to keep working with her  —  The anchors are staying.  The producer is going. … The journalist, who has won plaudits for her entrepreneurial career …
Ana Monteiro / Bloomberg:
Canal+ plans to discontinue the loss-making Showmax streaming service developed by South African pay TV operator MultiChoice, which Canal+ bought in 2025  —  Canal+ SA will discontinue the loss-making Showmax streaming service developed by South African pay-TV operator MultiChoice Group, which the French firm bought last year.
Corbin Bolies / The Wrap:
In an interview, David Ellison says CNN would retain editorial independence if the WBD deal closes: “it's maintained at CBS and it will be maintained at CNN”  —  “We want to be in the truth business and we want to be in the trust business,” Ellison says on CNBC
Todd Spangler / Variety:
Netflix buys InterPositive, a 16-person company founded by Ben Affleck that builds an AI model based on a production's dailies to be used in postproduction  —  In a rare acquisition, Netflix has bought InterPositive, a start-up founded by Ben Affleck that makes AI-powered tools for filmmakers.
Chris Moran / The Guardian:
The Guardian updates its GenAI policies to focus on educating staff, creating in-house tools that incorporate its “values”, and committing to transparency  —  Over the past three years AI has triggered a societal shift and we are sure that many of our readers are using it in their own lives or work.
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Miles Klee / Wired:
Grammarly is offering an AI-powered tool called “Expert Review” that simulates feedback from famous writers, dead and living, without their permission
Murray Stassen / Music Business Worldwide:
Apple Music introduces Transparency Tags, a metadata system for music distributors and labels to disclose AI-generated creative elements like artwork or lyrics
Matthew Keys / TheDesk.net:
Memo: Philo CEO Andrew McCollum is stepping down and will be replaced by COO Mike Keyserling; source: McCollum will become executive chairman of Philo
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