AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUK Media Policy: The CMA says UK publishers can now block their content from appearing in Google’s AI search summaries, aiming to restore leverage in content deals after AI overviews reduced clicks. Social Safety & Regulation: Canada’s bouncy-castle tragedy coverage spotlights wind-risk rules for inflatables, while Malaysia and Indonesia push stricter under-16 social media access via age verification and account deactivations. Platform Accountability: Police in India warn a “WhatsApp call recording” alert is fake, urging users not to share unverified claims. Newsroom & Industry Pressure: Australia’s NBN News faces cuts to its long-running 6pm bulletin, raising fears for regional journalism as ownership shifts. Media Business & Comms: BigTrunk wins Velvex’s digital and social mandate in India, and PNG’s Pacific Media Partnership Conference spotlights resilience and AI’s growing role in regional storytelling. CBS Turmoil: Scott Pelley’s reported firing after clashes tied to “60 Minutes” underscores ongoing newsroom power struggles. Regional Reporting Reality: A Sarawak interior-reporting profile highlights how terrain and connectivity still shape what audiences can learn.
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