AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedia trust crisis: A Reuters Institute study finds trust in news at an all-time low (37%), with more people turning to social media and AI chatbots, and rising concern about fake news. Regulation & kids online: UK moves to ban social media for under-16s, while experts and campaigners warn about unintended harms and push for smarter protections. AI copyright fight: Australia’s AI policy debate heats up as a charity tied to Anthropic-linked donors backs rules that could shape whether creators get paid when their work trains models. Broadcasting policy: Zimbabwe media experts call for “future-proof” broadcasting regulation that’s technology-neutral and focused on outcomes, not platforms. Media industry politics: Australia’s ABC funding and governance debate resurfaces as former ABC chair Maurice Newman backs a subscription model. Public discourse & misinformation: South Africa coverage spotlights xenophobic “lived experience” claims and broader fears of a “mafia state,” with civil society urging stronger anti-corruption action. Media & security: Nigeria’s journalists’ union announces a national security summit to improve responsible reporting and curb misinformation. Tech in the spotlight: Google Gemini co-founder Noam Shazeer exits for OpenAI, underscoring rapid AI talent churn. Advertising & culture: Gwyneth Paltrow faces backlash over an Israeli real estate ad, showing how brand messaging can trigger fast online backlash.
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