Google's AI Mode vs Fleet Street

Will Google's AI mode destroy the news media? Has YouTube set its sights on the TV industry? Writer and telly critic Scott Bryan’s here to tell us how parent company Alphabet’s still reshaping the media landscape across the world.Also on the programme: the World Service needs Government funding, argue BBC bosses. But can they match the scale of China and Russia’s operations? Faraz Osman, head of indie Gold Wala tells us more.All that plus: Channel 5 gets a rebrand - again - and, in the Media Quiz, we’re sprinkling some stardust.Become a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.We record at Podshop Studios - for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIA CLUB at podshoponline.co.ukWhat The Media Club has been reading this week:Will Google's AI Mode Destroy The News Media?World Service needs public funding, argue BBC bossesDon't Forget YouTube Indie 'Discharged Duty Of Care' to worker, according to inquiryMiracle Spring Water lands TV channel Ofcom fineMore Megan on the way to NetflixAnna Foster joins Today lineupChapters:Intro (0:00)Media Club Inductees (0:43)Google's AI Mode (3:07)YouTube's Push to the Big Screen (10:29)BBC World Service (18:17)Media News Round-up (25:53)Channel 5's Rebrand (26:26)BAFTA TV Memorable Moments Award (28:38)TV Working Conditions (31:47)Media Quiz (36:44) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.