We were approached by a company called Akta Tech about running what on paper looked to be a straightforward interview about how AI is being effectively used in broadcast workflows, on the back of a successful NAB for AI-based showcases (once you separated the AI champs from the chumps). We got a lot more than we bargained for, as it quickly transpired that Akta is the reinvention of Anvato – the OTT video and ad-stitching specialist acquired by Google back in 2016. Soon after this deal, it became clear that Anvato was not a good fit for Google. This came at a time when core OTT video technologies were rapidly commoditizing, but this did not stop people writing checks during…