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Telecom Overhaul: New Policy Calls for ₹1 Tn Capex, 1 Mn Jobs, But Raises Compliance Burden - India

Telecom Overhaul: New Policy Calls for ₹1 Tn Capex, 1 Mn Jobs, But Raises Compliance Burden - India | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The 21-page policy document, which aims to double the sector’s GDP contribution by 2030, calls for ₹1 lakh crore ($12bn) in annual infrastructure investment. It targets a twofold increase in telecom exports, start-ups and R&D spending—particularly in emerging technologies.

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Opt-out AI training plan could weaken Australian copyright protections

Opt-out AI training plan could weaken Australian copyright protections | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

A leaked proposal seen by the ABC suggests the government might grant artificial intelligence (AI) companies access to the copyrighted works of Australians under an opt-out system.

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TRAI’s broadcasting mandate: Regulator of carriage or protector of intermediaries? -India

TRAI’s broadcasting mandate: Regulator of carriage or protector of intermediaries? -India | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

As television distribution shifts from cable, DTH and satellite networks to connected televisions and the open internet, the debate over TRAI's role in broadcasting is moving beyond technology.

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Guest Column: TV, OTT & new economics of attention - India

Guest Column: TV, OTT & new economics of attention - India | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The Indian media industry is entering a new phase of competition. For years, the dominant narrative was television versus OTT, with broadcasters and traditional distribution platforms increasingly challenged by digital streaming.

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Two ministries, one blind spot: OTTs grapple with conflicting accessibility rules

Two ministries, one blind spot: OTTs grapple with conflicting accessibility rules | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The government's push to make streaming content accessible to persons with hearing and visual impairment has run into an unusual problem - two arms of the government appear to be regulating the same industry with different definitions, different timelines and different enforcement teeth, leaving OTT platforms, production houses and international streamers caught in the middle.

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Legal limbo stalls NBTC operations

Legal limbo stalls NBTC operations | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The development of policies and strategic initiatives by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) could be delayed by the deadlock caused by the ruling that the chairman lacks the qualifications to hold office.

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Owning what we create: IP as the creative economy’s most underused asset - Philippines

Owning what we create: IP as the creative economy’s most underused asset - Philippines | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

In the world’s most advanced economies, value has migrated almost entirely from what can be touched to what can be owned as an idea. By Ocean Tomo’s reckoning, intangible assets now account for roughly 92% of the market value of the S&P 500, up from just 17% in 1975. 

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Regulatory moves that reshaped India’s media & broadcasting sector in H1 2026

Regulatory moves that reshaped India’s media & broadcasting sector in H1 2026 | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

India tightens media rules in 2026, suspending TV news ratings, capping TV ads, reforming ratings governance, proposing unified broadcasting rules and regulating OTT, FAST TV and online gaming.

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Should FAST TV be regulated like traditional broadcasting?

Should FAST TV be regulated like traditional broadcasting? | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

TRAI’s consultation paper has sparked wider debate around innovation, advertiser confidence in FAST channel, and the future of India’s CTV ecosystem.

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Boost in Animation, VFX and Location Shoots Down Under Fueled by Australia’s Incentive Boost

Boost in Animation, VFX and Location Shoots Down Under Fueled by Australia’s Incentive Boost | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

Animation, VFX and Location Shoots Down Under Increase Fueled by Australia’s Incentive Boost.

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AI generated content: An industrial-scale bête noire in need of regulation? - China

AI generated content: An industrial-scale bête noire in need of regulation? - China | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

A viral anecdote that recently circulated across Chinese social media suggested a couple had leveraged generative AI to produce WeChat articles at scale, amassing over 2 million yuan ($293,000) in annual income.

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Social Media Age Limits: Well Intentioned But Ineffective? - Indonesia

Social Media Age Limits: Well Intentioned But Ineffective? - Indonesia | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The European Union says a new age verification app is technically ready. The app is designed to meet the bloc's strict digital rules.

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Over-engineered & under-clarified: Broadcasters flag concerns over new TRP policy

Over-engineered & under-clarified: Broadcasters flag concerns over new TRP policy | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting’s TV Rating Policy 2026 has sparked sharp resistance across India’s broadcasting value chain.

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Cable operators move TDSAT against Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT onboarding of TV channels

Cable operators move TDSAT against Prasar Bharati’s WAVES OTT onboarding of TV channels | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

According to the petition, AIDCF has contested Prasar Bharati’s notice inviting applications (NIA) for onboarding linear TV channels on WAVES, arguing that the initiative violates the existing regulatory framework governing broadcasting and distribution.

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Government officials think scrapping the BSA is a really bad idea - New Zealand

Government officials think scrapping the BSA is a really bad idea - New Zealand | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The media minister was warned of ‘significant potential risks to audiences and New Zealanders more broadly’ if the Broadcasting Standards Authority was disestablished. He proceeded anyway.

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Can TAM be trusted again, and can India support two ratings currencies?

Can TAM be trusted again, and can India support two ratings currencies? | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

RPD changes TAM’s economics, tighter regulation alters the guardrails, while market adoption and BARC’s structural reset will shape whether parallel currencies can coexist in India.

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BARC blackout: Has India’s TV currency moved beyond industry control?

BARC blackout: Has India’s TV currency moved beyond industry control? | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The government is trying to create a competitive ratings market while simultaneously making the ratings business more heavily regulated.

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OTT regulation: Much easier said than done

OTT regulation: Much easier said than done | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

As the government mulls creating a statutory framework to regulate "offensive" OTT content, there are three points that need consideration.

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A Turning Point for Digital Trade Policy

Since 1998, World Trade Organization (WTO) members had regularly renewed a Ministerial Declaration committing them not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, commonly referred to as the WTO e-commerce moratorium. At the WTO’s Fourteenth Ministerial Conference (MC14) in March 2026, members were unable to reach consensus on a further extension, and the multilateral moratorium expired.

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Copyright Law Revision Should Not Create Uncertainty for Musicians, Journalists, and the Creative Industry - Indonesia

Copyright Law Revision Should Not Create Uncertainty for Musicians, Journalists, and the Creative Industry - Indonesia | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

The discussion of the revision of Law Number 28 of 2014 concerning Copyright has again become a spotlight. In addition to discussing the management of music royalties, the revision is also considered necessary to pay attention to its impact on journalistic works and the creative economy sector so as not to create legal uncertainty or new burdens for business actors.

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To Prevent a Second JTBC Crisis: "Cable TV Needs Policy Support and an Exit Strategy - South Korea

To Prevent a Second JTBC Crisis: "Cable TV Needs Policy Support and an Exit Strategy - South Korea | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

Concerns have been raised that if there is no policy support or exit strategy for cable TV, a second crisis similar to the JTBC incident could occur.

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World Cup Viewing Rights and Korea's Shifting Media Landscape - Korea

World Cup Viewing Rights and Korea's Shifting Media Landscape - Korea | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

Korea's Broadcasting Act amendment strengthening universal viewing rights for the Olympics and World Cup raises questions on resale guidelines, OTT regulation, and retroactive legislation concerns.

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TRAI’s FAST TV consultation sparks showdown between broadcasters and digital platforms - India

TRAI’s FAST TV consultation sparks showdown between broadcasters and digital platforms - India | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

Traditional TV players seek regulatory parity as internet companies warn against ‘overreach’.

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Navigating US-South Korean Digital Trade Relations - South Korea

Navigating US-South Korean Digital Trade Relations - South Korea | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

Building on trusted technology partnerships, Washington and Seoul have an opportunity to chart a new path forward, maximizing joint access to one of the fastest-growing markets—the digital economy.

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Between code and compliance: Regulatory dilemma of India’s IT rules

Between code and compliance: Regulatory dilemma of India’s IT rules | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

India’s Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 (IT Rules) establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital intermediaries, imposing compliance obligations that create significant implementation challenges while raising constitutional concerns regarding executive discretion, freedom of speech and privacy.

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DPOs corner 80% of TV revenue as TRAI rules strain broadcasters

DPOs corner 80% of TV revenue as TRAI rules strain broadcasters | AVIA commentary news | Scoop.it

Consumer sentiment reflects growing dissatisfaction with the pricing model. While 70% of viewers report being satisfied with the quality of television content, 94% perceive the NCF as an unfair “platform toll,” and 84.6% are unhappy paying capacity fees even to access free-to-air channel.

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