Paris Olympics Broadcasting

NBC and streaming service Peacock are seeing a surge in viewership during the Paris Olympics, with Peacock streaming every event live. Viewers are enjoying the ability to watch live action due to the time difference between France and the United States. The Paris Olympics has already reached 10 billion streaming minutes, surpassing the three previous summer Olympics combined on digital platforms.

Paris Olympics Coverage on NBC and Peacock

NBC's coverage of the Paris Olympics on Peacock is a hit, with record-breaking streaming numbers. The time zone difference has led to strong daytime audiences in the US. Team USA is dominating the medal count, with standout performances from athletes like Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky.

NBC Using AI to Recreate Al Michaels' Voice for Olympic Recaps

NBC is using generative AI software to re-create the voice of sportscaster Al Michaels for customized Olympic recaps for Peacock subscribers during the 2024 Paris Olympics. Michaels approved the use of his voice, and a team of NBC Sports editors will review the content for quality and accuracy before it is added to the recaps.

Artificial Intelligence Recreates Al Michaels' Voice for Olympics Coverage

Al Michaels, legendary sports announcer, has allowed NBC to use artificial intelligence to recreate his voice for coverage of the Olympics on Peacock. Michaels initially had reservations but was impressed by the AI's accuracy. The feature will offer personalized daily recaps of the Summer Games in Paris in Michaels's signature style.

LGBTQ+ Representation in Nature

NBCUniversal's Peacock is releasing a series called 'Queer Planet' featuring gay and transgender animals to promote LGBTQ+ representation in nature, sparking backlash and cancellations from some viewers.

NFL's First Regular-Season Game in Brazil

The Green Bay Packers will play the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFL's first regular-season game in Brazil on Sept. 6 at Corinthians Arena in Sao Paulo. The game will stream exclusively on Peacock and be available on free broadcast television in the local markets of the teams.

Peacock's Stormy Daniels Documentary

Peacock has released the first trailer for its Stormy Daniels documentary, showing never-before-seen footage of Daniels' life amid legal battles with Donald Trump and her lawyer Michael Avenatti. The documentary delves into her story and struggles as an American icon.