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.

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What The Media Club has been reading this week:

Will Google's AI Mode Destroy The News Media?

World Service needs public funding, argue BBC bosses

Don't Forget YouTube

Indie 'Discharged Duty Of Care' to worker, according to inquiry

Miracle Spring Water lands TV channel Ofcom fine

More Megan on the way to Netflix

Anna Foster joins Today lineup

Chapters:

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)

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