While AI grows, there is a parallel surge in demand for . EY’s 2026 trends report notes that legacy businesses are under pressure to embrace creator-led ecosystems where credibility shifts toward niche communities rather than massive faceless brands. Key Takeaways for 2026 Primary Impact Generative AI Reduces production costs by up to 30% in TV and film. Hybrid Monetization
Broadcasters are using VR and spatial computing to give fans court-side views or even first-person perspectives from the eyes of the players themselves.
Gaming is no longer just a hobby but a dominant entertainment platform. Virtual worlds are being populated by realistic NPCs with AI personalities, creating living ecosystems that react to player choices in real-time. 3. The "Attention Economy" and Personalized Editing
New tools like digital watermarking are emerging to help artists protect work from AI training.
Platforms are mixing subscriptions with ads and shoppable streaming.
While AI grows, there is a parallel surge in demand for . EY’s 2026 trends report notes that legacy businesses are under pressure to embrace creator-led ecosystems where credibility shifts toward niche communities rather than massive faceless brands. Key Takeaways for 2026 Primary Impact Generative AI Reduces production costs by up to 30% in TV and film. Hybrid Monetization
Broadcasters are using VR and spatial computing to give fans court-side views or even first-person perspectives from the eyes of the players themselves.
Gaming is no longer just a hobby but a dominant entertainment platform. Virtual worlds are being populated by realistic NPCs with AI personalities, creating living ecosystems that react to player choices in real-time. 3. The "Attention Economy" and Personalized Editing
New tools like digital watermarking are emerging to help artists protect work from AI training.
Platforms are mixing subscriptions with ads and shoppable streaming.