AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoPlatform Accountability: Australia is preparing lawsuits against Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and YouTube, saying the platforms failed to prevent under-16s from using their services. Media Trust: A fake polling firm says fabricated surveys were picked up by major outlets and polling aggregators, exposing gaps in how political data is checked. Press Freedom: UN experts warn of pressure on Serbian journalists ahead of elections, citing concerns over newsroom leadership changes and editorial independence. Election Advertising: In Brazil’s presidential race, Meta faces accusations of favoring one candidate; campaign spending on its platforms has doubled since 2022 as more voters get news online. Media Business: Maryland is putting local news first in a new government ad policy, while publishers are urging the EU to halt Meta changes they say threaten journalism. Audience Trends: A new digital report says one in three people worldwide now use generative AI, while social media reaches 5.81 billion users.
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