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PlayStation once again pulls purchased StudioCanal content from user libraries because of "licensing arrangements"
PlayStation is removing previously purchased StudioCanal movies from user libraries starting September 1, 2026, due to evolving content licensing arrangements. This follows similar removals of StudioCanal content in 2022 and Discovery TV shows in 2023. Sony has not announced any compensation or refunds for affected users, who are being directed to a list of affected titles on PlayStation's website.
Sony Is Removing 550+ Movies & TV Shows From Your PlayStation Video Library
Sony is removing over 550 StudioCanal movies and TV shows from its PlayStation video library due to expired licenses. This action affects content that users had previously purchased, raising concerns about digital ownership and access rights.
PlayStation Removing Purchased Content From Your Library Again
Sony Interactive Entertainment is again removing purchased content from PlayStation libraries, this time affecting Studio Canal titles for UK users on September 1, 2026, due to licensing agreements. This follows previous removals of Discovery content and earlier instances in 2022 for some European countries. PlayStation discontinued movie and TV purchases in August 2021 but allows purchases via Sony Pictures Core.
OpenAI signs deal to show Getty's images in ChatGPT results
OpenAI has signed a deal with Getty Images that will allow the AI company to use Getty's extensive content library within its AI search and ChatGPT products. This agreement grants OpenAI access to a vast collection of images for its AI models.