AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoAntitrust & Media Consolidation: Twelve Democratic-led states sued to block Paramount Skydance’s $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, arguing the merger would cut competition and drive higher prices, lower quality and fewer movies/TV—setting up a major court fight even after federal approval. Press Freedom Under Pressure: The U.S. Justice Department escalated its leak crackdown by subpoenaing New York Times reporters over Air Force One security coverage, while Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth announced a joint task force to identify and prosecute “leakers.” Censorship in the Courts: A New Jersey judge expanded restrictions on reporting about a high school lockdown, drawing First Amendment backlash from press-freedom groups. Local Media Intimidation (Nepal): Nepal’s RSP and UML condemned vehicles blocking major Kathmandu media houses, calling it an attack on democracy and demanding an impartial probe. AI in Production (Kenya): StarTimes said it’s testing AI tools to boost workflows and engagement while keeping creative staff central. Regulation & Safety (EU): EU experts backed “safe by design” limits for social media under-13s, with platform responsibility shifting toward proving safety.
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