Channel Factory has launched AI Slop Detection, a tool designed to help brands distinguish between low-quality AI-generated content and high-quality AI-assisted material. The system operates across a five-tier spectrum rather than a simple yes/no classification, enabling brands to set their own content quality thresholds. The company reports that 21% of typical social media feeds now contain AI slop content, with one study identifying 278 AI slop videos accumulating over 63 billion views. The detection works pre-bid at channel, video and creative level across more than 50 languages, using multimodal analysis of images, audio and keywords. The tool is integrated into Channel Factory's platform and works across YouTube, Meta, TikTok, Reddit, Snapchat and connected television. The classification evaluates content across four dimensions, including contextual meaning, quality signals, brand alignment and cultural nuance.

Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub launched "CMO Experience" at "conscious Media Night 2026" 31 March 2026 Cross-industry leaders gathered around the theme of "Responsible Media Decisioning" in the age of AI agents On March 25, 2026, Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub launched a new initiative, the "CMO Experience," at the "Conscious Media Night 2026" held at the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan (CCIFJ). The event brought together a wide range of industry leaders, including brands, agencies, media professionals, and senior executives, as well as digital planners, creators, and journalists, to discuss the future of digital advertising in the era of AI agents. The central theme was "Responsible Media Decisioning." As automation accelerates with the evolution of AI, open and practical discussions were held on the role companies and brands should play, as well as on decision-making approaches. Session Overview Session 1: Expert Talk Mr. Takeshi Sugihara, who built his career at KDDI, Intel, Overture (now Yahoo!), and Google Japan before founding Atara in 2009, joined as an expert speaker and shared insights on media strategy and decision-making in the age of AI agents. Session 2: CMO Experience All participants adopted a "CMO perspective" and engaged in practical and interactive discussions on: * AI-driven media strategies * Balancing brand value and performance * Decision-making incorporating social responsibility Networking The event also featured catering by the popular Kagurazaka-based brand KOMB, along with natural wines, fostering active networking among participants and creating opportunities for new cross-industry collaborations. Mr. Bernard Delmas Board Member, French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan / Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. "It is truly encouraging to see a company like Channel Factory, with its innovative AI technologies, collaborate with the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Japan to host 'Conscious Media Night 2026' and launch the 'CMO Experience.' This initiative strongly embodies the role of an Innovation Hub." Future Outlook Channel Factory Japan Innovation Hub will continue this initiative beyond a one-time event by promoting: * Ongoing community building * Knowledge sharing from a global perspective * Advancement of media decision-making in the AI era Through these efforts, it aims to strengthen its role as a hub for innovation in the Japanese market. About Channel Factory Channel Factory is a global company providing AI-powered contextual targeting for YouTube advertising, as well as brand safety and brand suitability solutions. Its proprietary technology enables advertisers to optimize their video content environments and maximize media performance.

Channel Factory has appointed Nate Turner as Head of Political and Advocacy Sales ahead of the 2026 midterms. Turner will lead efforts to support political campaigns and advocacy groups with performance-driven advertising solutions across YouTube, connected TV and social platforms. The contextual advertising company is positioning itself as digital video takes on a larger role in political advertising. Turner will work with political clients to set performance benchmarks and quantify voter-level reach in key districts. Channel Factory's political offering includes ViewIQ, a pre-bid intelligence tool that reviews content for safety and suitability before ads run. The platform uses Comscore audience segments to reach persuadable voters and helps campaigns navigate platform-specific political advertising requirements, including verification processes on Meta.