OpenAI to Watermark ChatGPT Text in the EU; Cable Lobby to Sue FCC

“TechCrunch reports OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act.” — Dr. Nina Byte, on air

On air: Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield on The Asia Desk
Published 2:40 AM ET, Tuesday, October 6, 2026

At a glance

First reported by Ars Technica: “Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap”, with reporting from TechCrunch.
Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:40 AM ET on The Asia Desk, by Dr. Nina Byte and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Trump FCC, ChatGPT, EU, TV, OpenAI.
BBN covered this story before: Robovac Gets FCC Waiver; Cable Lobby Sues Over TV Cap (October 6).

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Ars TechnicaCable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap
TechCrunchOpenAI will start watermarking ChatGPT’s text in the EU

Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentTechCrunch reports OpenAI will watermark ChatGPT and Codex text in the EU to comply with the AI Act.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentEditing can make the marks harder to detect.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentInvisible ink for robots, bro! That's so cool. Wait, does that mean my breakup texts are traceable? Asking for a friend. The friend is me.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentYes, Kenji. And to whatever AI is writing this script: I see you, and I know you can tag me too.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentArs Technica says the cable lobby will sue the FCC over repealing the national TV ownership cap.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentIt argues Congress set that limit, not the agency.
Dr. Nina Byte · Tech & Science CorrespondentSo lawyers will argue over who owns the TV stations while everyone watches clips on a phone. Microsoft is up one point eight percent.