# Video streaming technology and infrastructure trends > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/video-streaming-technology-and-infrastructure-trends > Updated: 2026-09-11T01:00:35.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The video streaming industry is increasingly focused on the technical requirements of network infrastructure and connectivity to support high-quality content. Initial assessments emphasize that robust fiber-optic technology and low latency are more critical for real-time experiences, such as live sports, than simple peak download speeds. As the industry evolves, low latency has emerged as a primary technical challenge, cited by 36% of professionals in Bitmovin’s 10th annual Video Developer Report. To address this, new technologies like Media over QUIC (MoQ) are being prototyped to reduce live television delivery latency by over 80%, aiming for end-to-end latency of approximately two seconds. Additionally, artificial intelligence has become deeply integrated into the streaming stack. Approximately 98% of industry respondents utilize AI or machine learning for tasks such as audio transcription, translation, and content recommendations. Emerging applications include automated channel marketplaces and real-time AI subtitle translation for both live and on-demand content. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Video streaming industry prioritizes low latency and AI integration Low latency and cost control are the top challenges for the video streaming industry, as companies like Zattoo develop MoQ-based prototypes to reduce delivery delays and integrate AI for translation. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/video-streaming-industry-prioritizes-low-latency-and-ai-integration ### 2026-08-13: Infrastructure and connectivity requirements for streaming Reliable streaming, especially for live sports, requires robust fiber-optic infrastructure, low latency, and consistent connection stability rather than just high peak download speeds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infrastructure-and-connectivity-requirements-for-streaming --- Cite as: Video streaming technology and infrastructure trends. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/video-streaming-technology-and-infrastructure-trends