AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 hours agoSocial Media Regulation & Kids: A Kentucky school district won nearly $27M in settlements from Meta, Snap, Google/YouTube and TikTok over claims their addictive design harmed students’ mental health, with attention now shifting to about 1,200 similar lawsuits. UK Policy Push: The UK Technology Secretary said an under-16s social media ban is “definitely on the table” after a consultation drew massive parent support, while Scotland’s children’s commissioner warned bans alone won’t fix exploitative algorithms. Platform Accountability: Colorado’s governor vetoed a social media bill aimed at minors, adding to the churn in state-level rules. Media Business & Local News: The Lodi News-Sentinel will cut print to three days a week starting July 2 while expanding digital coverage. Entertainment & Media Culture: Stephen Colbert helped raise money for a Michigan community media nonprofit via an auction of signed show materials. Sports Media: PNG journalists are heading to Australia for an NRL media visit ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ 2028 entry. Courts & Defamation: India’s Delhi High Court issued summons in a defamation case tied to social media posts. International Media: Russia sentenced a Disney program manager to prison over alleged drug smuggling at Moscow’s airport.
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