"Major video-on-demand platforms with more than 500,000 UK users including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ITVX, and Channel 4 will be designated as "Tier 1" providers. These will be brought under enhanced regulation by Ofcom. Under the new framework, Tier 1 services must comply with a standards code modelled on Ofcom's Broadcasting Code, introducing protections against harmful or offensive material and requiring due accuracy and impartiality in news content."
"Viewers will be able to lodge complaints directly with Ofcom, which will have the authority to investigate and sanction breaches a significant expansion of its remit over streaming services. The legislation also establishes a dedicated accessibility code, mandating that at least 80% of catalogue content carry subtitles, 10% include audio description, and 5% provide sign language."
"Canva has unveiled a dual acquisition designed to bolster its professional creative toolkit, striking deals to buy animation specialist Cavalry and advertising optimisation startup Mango AI. The move underscores Canva's ambition to extend its offering beyond static design and further into motion and performance-driven creative workflows."
The UK government is implementing enhanced regulation of major video-on-demand services through the Media Act 2024. Platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, ITVX, and Channel 4 will be designated as Tier 1 providers and brought under Ofcom oversight. These services must comply with standards codes addressing harmful content, accuracy, and impartiality in news. Viewers can lodge complaints directly with Ofcom for investigation and sanctions. New accessibility requirements mandate 80% of content have subtitles, 10% include audio description, and 5% provide sign language. Canva acquired animation specialist Cavalry and advertising startup Mango AI to expand beyond static design into motion and performance-driven creative workflows.
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