AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Global Media: The World Media Summit in Beijing brought nearly 500 delegates together to discuss AI’s impact on journalism, with leaders urging cooperation on technology and standards while giving Global South voices a bigger role in shaping the future of media. Threats to Newsrooms: Bomb threats forced RTÉ and other Irish media outlets to evacuate; Taoiseach Micheál Martin said authorities are taking the threats seriously and investigating who was responsible. Platform Accountability: India’s IT minister called on social media companies to act on child safety, algorithm transparency and user complaints, adding to pressure on platforms to take greater responsibility. Local Journalism: The UK named the first recipients of its £6 million Local News Fund, offering grants to help newsrooms adapt and address news deserts. Advertising’s Next Moves: Advertising leaders met in Karachi as the sector weighs new approaches; Teads also introduced attention-based measurement and real-time optimization tools for advertisers.
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