AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSocial Media Regulation: Australia’s draft “digital duty of care” would let users opt out of algorithmic feeds, with a focus on giving people more control over what they see. Youth Protection: In the Philippines, a House panel advanced a proposal to ban social media for children under 13, while restricting short videos, messaging apps, and “harmful content” for ages 13–17. Identity & Platforms: The Philippines’ DICT pressed Meta to use the national ID for verification, aiming to curb fraud and child-safety risks, though Meta cited integration complexity. Media Industry & AI: A Shenzhen Asia-Pacific Media Forum backed new cooperation mechanisms and a “Shenzhen Consensus,” while UK publisher groups push standards to manage how AI scrapes and uses news content. Press Safety: Philippines senator Mark Villar filed a “Media Workers Hazard Pay Act” to protect accredited journalists in conflict and disaster zones. Controversy in Newsrooms: CBS faced backlash over a 9/11-related headline tied to Abdul El-Sayed, with critics alleging racist framing. Local Media Business: Mahesh Motwani exits Initiative Media after nearly 25 years. Other News: At least five died after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport.
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