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OTT streaming M&A surge may raise prices and cut consumer choice
A report warned that major mergers and acquisitions in the streaming industry could concentrate content and distribution in a few companies, increasing consumers\' costs and narrowing choice. Ars Technica cited cases involving Disney and Fubo, including a lawsuit that ended after a deal combining Hulu+ Live TV and Fubo, with Disney taking about 70 percent of the new company. It also noted Fubo raised monthly fees by $15 after resolving a dispute with NBCUniversal.
Telecommunications & Media
Cable TV responsible for broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, strong universal service role
Lee Jong-kwan (이종관), a senior expert member at Shin & Kim, called for a reorientation of media policy toward sustainability and regionality to secure cable TV’s future. He said cable TV provides low-cost live broadcasting and supports broadcast access for one-third of South Koreans, giving it a strong universal service character. He cited declining revenues and profits for system operators since 2013 alongside rising content fees.
Mobility
Tesla FSD left on as drivers distract themselves raises controversy over autonomous driving play
Videos showing Tesla drivers sleeping, gaming or watching TV while using the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) driver-assistance system are spreading on social media. Tesla says the feature is supervised and requires active driver oversight, with drivers responsible for safe operation and obeying traffic laws. The report said methods to bypass driver monitoring are circulating and that apps and dongles are being sold. It also cited lawsuits and U.S. safety regulators’ scrutiny.
