BBC faces $1B Trump lawsuit after admitting error in explosive Panorama episode
The Wikimedia Foundation has unveiled a strategy to protect Wikipedia in the age of AI, urging developers to correctly attribute content and use the paid Wikimedia Enterprise platform. Meanwhile, the BBC has acknowledged a mistake in a Panorama episode about Donald Trump, facing a potential USD$1bn lawsuit from the former US President.
The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind Wikipedia, has outlined a plan to safeguard its content in the AI era. It calls on developers to properly attribute its content and access it through its paid Wikimedia Enterprise platform. This move aims to ensure the accuracy and integrity of information in the face of AI-generated content.
In other news, the BBC has expressed a desire to apologize for a mistake in a Panorama episode aired before the 2024 US election. Donald Trump has threatened a USD$1bn lawsuit against the BBC, accusing it of making false and defamatory statements about him. Legal experts note potential jurisdictional hurdles, as the program was not widely accessible in Florida, where Trump resides. Trump's legal team claims the program misrepresented his speech on 6th January 2021, suggesting he encouraged violence at the Capitol.
In the podcasting world, TikTok and iHeartMedia are teaming up to create the TikTok Podcast Network, featuring up to 25 podcasts from TikTok creators. The collaboration will involve iHeartMedia opening co-branded studios in Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, equipped for both audio and video production. Additionally, Netflix is reportedly planning to produce original video podcasts exclusive to its platform, signaling a deeper push into the growing podcast market.
The Wikimedia Foundation's plan to safeguard Wikipedia in the AI era emphasizes the importance of proper attribution and access through its paid platform. Meanwhile, the BBC's acknowledgment of a mistake in a Panorama episode has led to a potential USD$1bn lawsuit from Donald Trump. In the podcasting sphere, collaborations between TikTok and iHeartMedia, and Netflix's plans for original video podcasts, indicate a growing interest and investment in the medium.
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