THE FUTURE OF PODCASTS: TRENDS AND PROJECTIONS
Podcasts have firmly established themselves as a major form of media. Estimates predict over 500 million listeners by 2025. With 5 million podcast shows existing worldwide, several emerging trends indicate their future trajectory. CONTENT REPURPOSING: PODCASTS As social media continues to dominate, podcasters are increasingly using short-form video to promote their shows. For example, highlight […]
Meta to Start Labelling AI Generated Content and Manipulated Media
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, plans to introduce labels for audio, image, and video content created using artificial intelligence, identifying them as “Made with AI” starting next month in order to combat the spread of deceptive content across its platforms. The company endeavours to provide reassurance to both users and […]
EU to Investigate Apple, Meta, Alphabet Under New Digital Law
The European Commission has initiated its inaugural probes into the alleged “non-compliance” of Alphabet, Apple, and Meta with the Digital Markets Act. This legislation aims to prevent dominant Big Tech firms from monopolizing digital markets. On March 25, the executive commission of the European Union bloc, consisting of 27 nations, announced that it is currently […]