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International
AI Opportunities Action Plan: New UK Government Investment
The UK government is investing £2 billion in its AI action plan to unlock £400 billion in economic growth by 2030 through better data access, talent development, regulatory reform, and broad AI adoption.
Guilds
Historic Protest at Annecy: Industry Leaders Speak Up
At the Annecy Animation Film Festival, over 150 creatives protested generative AI, demanding stronger safeguards for consent, compensation, and control. Led by Les Intervalles and backed by 20+ guilds, the protest united global talent.
Film Festival
Karlovy Vary Boosts Central European Industry Focus
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival is expanding Industry Days (July 6–9) with new events spotlighting Central European co-productions and series development, including the debut of KVIFF Central Stage and a Pop-Up Series Incubator.
Film
The Sphere Reimagines Oz with Immersive New Experience
Las Vegas’ Sphere kicked off ticket sales for its Wizard of Oz experience with a striking digital tornado stunt, promising a multi-sensory journey powered by AI, archival footage, and a massive 16K screen.
Broadcasting
Public Broadcast Funding: House Set To Vote on $1.1B Public Media Cut
The House will vote Thursday, June 12, on a bill to cut $1.1 billion from PBS, NPR, and other public media, part of a Trump-backed package also targeting foreign aid and health funding. The bill is expected to pass despite legal challenges and Democratic opposition.
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