Cybersecurity warnings, AI-powered production tools and new camera technology are reshaping how broadcasters and streamers work, as the industry balances rapid innovation with the enduring importance of human judgement and trust.
Media industry 'not ready' for AI-driven threats
Media and entertainment firms remain underprepared for a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks, industry leaders warned at IBC2026.
AI reshapes broadcast, but humans stay central
ABC and Olympic Broadcasting Services are deploying AI at scale for archives, transcription and highlights, but both insist human judgement remains at the heart of editorial output.
Netflix: Giving creators smarter tools
Netflix is opening its Media Production Suite to third-party tools, letting AI-driven features speed up editorial workflows across its global productions.
Camera prototype brings scene-adaptive imaging
NHK is demonstrating a prototype 4K camera that adjusts exposure and frame rate within each shot, and is now seeking partners to bring the technology to market.
SABC begins move to IP
SABC has bought 14 Ikegami UHD camera systems as it begins a modular, multi-year move to IP production at its Johannesburg headquarters.
The Daily: Day 3
IBC2026 Live Blog: Catch up with all the best innovations
Welcome to the IBC2026 Live Blog, getting under the skin of the global media and entertainment industry's biggest and best trade show.
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FAST is the next frontier of creator domination
The creator economy is no longer a sideshow in Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) but a core channel segment with platforms actively competing for content.
Global student On Air project is already igniting careers
On Air, the global student‑run broadcast initiative, is scaling up in its second year.
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CTO’s lean on AI to reshape business strategy
Senior leaders from Australia’s ABC and Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) outlined how AI is reshaping every editorial and operational workflows while insisting that human judgement remains central.
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The pull era: Why media survival hinges on the phone-centric consumer
To survive, this industry must redefine broadcast, move beyond defunct binaries like "TV viewer" and "mobile user", and put its consumer at the centre of every decision, according to Evan Shapiro's rapid-fire talent programme keynote on the Future Tech Ignite stage.