AI & Regulation: A coalition of 42 US state attorneys general has opened an investigation into OpenAI, with New York issuing a subpoena tied to advertising, user data, and how the company handles minors and safety policies—arriving just days after OpenAI filed confidentially for an IPO. Press Freedom: India’s Delhi High Court quashed FIR/ED proceedings against NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, a ruling framed by observers as a broader test of how states use legal pressure against scrutiny. Media M&A: The US DOJ approved Paramount Skydance’s $110B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, clearing the path to a mega-operator that could bring CBS News and CNN under one roof—while state AG lawsuits loom. Platform Policy: Meta hit back at Australia’s proposed social media levy on news content, calling it a “grossly unfair” subsidy model that could distort a diverse news market. Student Media: Montgomery County, Maryland students pushed back on a district memo requiring administrator review of student publications, arguing it risks censorship and violates state press protections. Tech for Creators: Google’s Android 17 beta adds “Screen Reactions,” letting creators record face and screen together in one take. Mobile Hardware: Apple confirmed iOS 27 and is widely expected to launch a touchscreen “MacBook Ultra,” while Samsung leaks point to Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Fold 8 Ultra arriving July 22. Global Media & Narratives: A Pacific-focused report warns that media and communications networks are now central to China’s influence efforts across island states.