AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI & Copyright: New York Times and other outlets are asking a federal judge to sanction OpenAI, alleging it hid key training and log material in a high-stakes copyright fight over ChatGPT’s use of news content. Press Freedom Under Pressure: In Benin, RSF and West African journalists are calling for the release of jailed colleagues Hugues Comlan Sossoukpe and Ali Moumouni, detained on charges including online harassment and terrorism. Local Media Under Threat: Ghana’s GJA has issued a seven-day ultimatum to an NDC leader over the reported shutdown of Obaatanpa Radio in Kasoa, demanding an apology, compensation, and police action. Platform Rules & Trust: A West Africa summit tied to DUBAWA argues journalism must rebuild around data skills and regional cooperation as AI and platforms reshape how information spreads. Media Business & Labor: Freelance photojournalists are balking at a new Wall Street Journal contract over ownership and AI sublicensing terms, with some withholding work. Public Service Tech: Sri Lanka’s health ministry launched mobile blood testing for HIV and STDs in Colombo and Gampaha, emphasizing privacy and voluntary screening. Policy & Oversight: Sri Lanka’s 2027 budget plans to strengthen public healthcare via primary-care “Arogya Suwa Seva Centres” and hospital tech upgrades.
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