Media News Daily: Top Stories for 03/06/2026

This page hosts daily news stories about the media, social media, and the journalism industry. Get the latest Hirings and Firings, Media Transactions, Controversies, Censorship Issues, and more.

News Corp. Signs Content Scraping Deal With Meta

News Corp. has reached a deal with Meta that allows the tech company to scrape content from News Corp.’s U.S. and U.K. publications to train artificial intelligence systems. The agreement is valued at up to $50 million annually and will run for three years, highlighting the growing financial relationships between publishers and AI developers. News Corp. CEO Robert Thomson praised the arrangement, saying the company’s journalism provides high-quality material that is “hard to beat” as an input for AI tools. Read More (Mediapost Rating)

Paramount-Skydance CEO Says CNN and CBS News Will Remain Separate Brands

Paramount-Skydance CEO David Ellison said CNN and CBS News will remain distinct brands following Paramount’s proposed merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Speaking to CNBC, Ellison emphasized that both organizations would maintain editorial independence and continue serving audiences across broadcast, cable, and streaming platforms. The comments come amid concerns from staff and industry observers about potential political influence and job security, partly tied to Ellison family connections to President Donald Trump. The merger still faces regulatory review, and investigations by state attorneys general could delay approval while antitrust questions are considered. Read More (Washington Examiner Rating)

Meta Says AI Data Centers Will Boost U.S. Economy

Meta says its planned $600 billion investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure through 2028 will create major economic benefits across the United States. According to the company, new AI-optimized data centers will generate thousands of construction and skilled trade jobs while also supporting long-term technical roles such as engineers, network specialists, and electricians. Meta also pledged to cover the energy and water costs tied to its facilities through the White House’s “Ratepayer Protection Pledge,” ensuring those expenses are not passed on to consumers. Read More (Social Media Today Rating)