AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoYouth & Social Media Crackdown: Australia moves to double penalties for tech firms that fail to enforce its under-16 social media ban to A$99m, while expanding the eSafety Commissioner’s power to demand proof of compliance from platforms like Meta, Google, Snapchat and TikTok. Policy & Public Health: The Philippine Pediatric Society says children 16 and under should not have unsupervised social media access, urging co-managed accounts with active parental supervision. Press Freedom: Ghana’s parliamentary minority leader calls on lawmakers to better protect journalists from intimidation, while Cambodia’s Supreme Court upholds 14-year prison terms for two online journalists. Media Industry & Rights: The Arab States Broadcasting Union pushes for a global AI framework to protect media organizations’ rights and ensure fair partnerships. Global Conflict & Safety: AP reports Iran-linked drone and ship attacks around the Strait of Hormuz after US strikes, underscoring regional escalation risks. Local Media Growth: GMA Regional TV rebrands and expands a revamped regional news program for Western Visayas and Negros Occidental. Sports/Entertainment (light): A transfer rumor round-up and a reminder that GTA 6 has no disc release plans at launch.
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