Digest: X Faces $1 Billion Fine Under EU’s Digital Services Act; BBC pushes for Credit in Apple and Google News

Today’s digest looks at a potential fine for X from the EU, copyright lawsuits brought against OpenAI and Microsoft being combined, the BBC pushing for more credit in Apple and Google News, and CNBC’s new streaming service.

X Faces $1 Billion Fine Under EU’s Digital Services Act

X is reportedly facing a potential fine exceeding USD $1bn (£780m) from EU regulators for alleged violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA), according to the New York Times. X may also be required to implement significant changes to its platform features to ensure compliance with the regulation in addition to the financial penalty.  If imposed, it would mark the European Union’s first enforcement action under the DSA.

Copyright lawsuits against OpenAI and Microsoft Combined in New York

Twelve copyright lawsuits filed by US authors against OpenAI and Microsoft have been consolidated in New York, following a ruling by the US Judicial Panel on multidistrict litigation. Several cases brought forward in California, including high-profile plaintiffs such as Ta-Nehisi Coates, Michael Chabon, John Grisham, and Jonathan Franzen, will now be transferred to New York

Despite opposition from many of the authors and news outlets involved, the panel determined that centralising the cases would enable a single judge to coordinate discovery, streamline pretrial proceedings, and avoid inconsistent rulings. 

The lawsuits allege that OpenAI and Microsoft used the authors’ work to train AI models without proper authorisation or compensation.

BBC pushes for credit in Apple and Google News

BBC has filed a complaint with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), urging the regulator to compel Apple News and Google News to provide more prominent credit to original news sources. As reported by Apple Insider, BBC claims that Apple and Google News are minimising attribution for the stories they feature, diminishing visibility and value for the publishers behind the content. The broadcaster is seeking changes that would ensure clearer crediting of news providers across these platforms.

CNBC Launches Smart TV Streaming Service

CNBC  has launched CNBC+, a new subscription based streaming service available on smart TV platforms like Apple TV and Roku, as part of a major digital overhaul aimed at expanding its global reach. Announced by CNBC International President Deep Bagchee, the move marks a significant shift ‘beyond just public markets’, with plans to broaden coverage into private markets, cryptocurrency, and more international content. The rollout began last week, reflecting the network's commitment to follow audiences onto digital platforms and adapt to changing media consumption habits, while also expanding its offerings in a radio-style format.