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The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

20 Mar 2024 14:21 Minutes Podcast
The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

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The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

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Director Tayyibah Suliman and Consultant Emma Kingdon, in the Technology & Communications sector of our Corporate & Commercial practice, joined CDH Conversations to discuss the impact of the US actors' and screenwriters' strike on the audio-visual content production industry in South Africa, and what AI and the increasing dominance of the streaming platforms can mean for local creators and producers. They also express some non-binding views on the 2024 Oscars! 

 

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