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France: M6+ app launches on ChatGPT Store

Groupe M6 and OpenAI have announced a partnership to launch the M6+ application on the ChatGPT Store. This initiative marks the first time a streaming platform in France has been integrated directly into a conversational AI ecosystem. At the core of this collaboration is M6+, the free streaming service operated by Groupe M6 which aggregates […]

April 30, 2026

Tech giants report Q1, but do the numbers matter?

Four of the world’s biggest tech giants – Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft – have published their earnings for the first quarter of 2026. All four companies beat analyst expectations on the top and bottom lines, fuelled primarily by a massive re-acceleration in AI-driven demand and an increase in cloud expenditure. However, the market’s reaction […]

April 30, 2026

Knowledge Network selects ThinkAnalytics for AI personalisation

ThinkAnalytics, a sepcialist in AI-powered video content discovery and personalisation for TV and streaming, has announced that Knowledge Network, British Columbia’s public educational broadcaster and streaming service, has gone live with ThinkMediaAI, giving viewers a new, personalised TV experience underpinned by intelligent search and content recommendations. With ThinkAnalytics’ ThinkMediaAI, Knowledge Network is turning siloed content […]

April 29, 2026

FreeWheel launches Partner Portal

FreeWheel, the technology platform for the streaming advertising ecosystem, has announced the launch of Partner Portal, a centralised hub that enables partners to create, test and scale solutions for premium publishers. Partner Portal seeks to accelerate innovation by facilitating the creation of specialised, publisher‑specific applications on top of FreeWheel’s operating system, spanning areas such as […]

April 28, 2026

LiveRamp integrates Nvidia AI infrastructure

LiveRamp, the specialist in data collaboration, has announced native support for Nvidia AI infrastructure, upgrading its clean room architecture to handle compute-intensive AI workloads. AI partners and brands can now securely and seamlessly train and deploy sophisticated models using LiveRamp clean rooms or via the LiveRamp Marketplace at up to 15x speed, without exposing data […]

April 28, 2026

The Cinelytic Group upgrades Cinelytic platform

The Cinelytic Group, the entertainment industry’s provider of decision intelligence solutions for Film & TV, has announced an upgrade to its Cinelytic platform. The new predictive model enables studios and independent film companies to forecast box office and ancillary revenues across 80 territories in seconds, with over 88% accuracy at the individual title level — […]

April 28, 2026

French AI startup Inevitable seeks €10m funding

Inevitable, the French AI startup founded in 2025 by MAD Films and King of Cool producer Jean Mach, has signed a number of production deals for AI-made films and series. Production will commence after the Cannes Film Festival and take place over the coming months. The company is also looking to close a €10 million […]

April 27, 2026From Pascale Paoli-Lebailly in Paris

Meta’s Manus acquisition blocked

Meta – the owner of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp – has seen its proposed acquisition of AI start-up Manus blocked by Chinese regulators. First announced in December 2025, Meta said the deal – estimated to be worth around $2 billion (€1.7bn) – would see Manus’s agents used to boost to its own AI across its […]

April 27, 2026

The future of streaming: How technology is shaping the viewing experience

The Evolution of Streaming Services The streaming industry has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade. What started as a convenient alternative to traditional cable television has now become the primary mode of media consumption for millions worldwide. With the advent of high-speed internet and advancements in technology, streaming services have evolved to offer […]

April 27, 2026

Ostroff joins Moloco board

Moloco, a specialist in AI advertising, has announced the appointment of Dawn Ostroff to its Board of Directors. Ostroff brings years of leadership experience across media, entertainment, technology and advertising to the board. “Dawn has played a meaningful role in shaping the modern media and advertising landscape, and throughout her career has guided countless organisations […]

April 27, 2026