AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia Business: News Corp’s first-quarter revenue rose 6% to US$2.28 billion, with Dow Jones advertising up 9% and digital subscriptions growing. Malaysia’s journalists’ union is seeking clarity for nearly 100 employees placed on paid leave as Utusan Malaysia and Kosmo! restructure amid shifting audiences and advertising. Media Technology: Telum Media and Truescope are joining journalist databases and AI-powered media monitoring in one platform, initially serving Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. Nearly 500 delegates from 112 countries are also meeting at the World Media Summit to discuss AI’s impact on news. Press Freedom: A Philippine army commander pledged journalists’ safety regardless of their reporting, while the UN says about 90% of journalist killings go unpunished. In Minnesota, two news outlets say they were barred from a Republican election-night event. Platform Rules: Europe is weighing social media alternatives as governments pursue age limits, while a proposed EU law would restrict accounts for younger users. India is also considering changes that could remove platforms’ broad legal protection for user posts recommended by algorithms.
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