Streaming platforms stories

Sep 8, 2026

Justice Department widens antitrust probe into Fox's $22 billion Roku acquisition

The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding its antitrust investigation into Fox's $22 billion deal to acquire streaming platform Roku, with DOJ staff planning to seek additional information from the companies involved.

Sep 8, 20262 sources

Aug 12, 2026

Twitch confirms Amazon training AI models on livestreams by default

Twitch will now use creators' content to train Amazon's generative AI models by default, though streamers can opt out through a new toggle setting.

Aug 12, 20264 sources

Jun 15, 2026

Fox Acquires Roku in $22 Billion Deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to acquire streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion transaction, marking a major consolidation in the streaming industry.

Jun 15, 20261 source

Top claims

▪The combination of Fox's broadcast and sports operations with Roku's streaming reach would make the combined company the third-largest player in television viewing, behind YouTube and Disney
▪Fox Chief Executive Officer Lachlan Murdoch stated his expectation to run Tubi and Roku as separate businesses while selling advertising across both platforms
▪The United States Department of Justice antitrust division has faced criticism over its handling of high-profile mergers, including the role played by lobbyists in securing approvals

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AI antitrust & competition1 AI copyright & training data1 AI policy1 AI privacy & surveillance1 Media consolidation1 Media mergers and acquisitions1 Mergers & acquisitions (M&A)1 Regulatory enforcement1

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