AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMedia & Trust: U.S. lawmakers and Sen. Bernie Sanders warned the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger could hand too much control of CBS and CNN to Trump ally David Ellison, raising fears of media consolidation and eroding public trust. Journalism in the Spotlight: A Malaysia report marks National Journalists’ Day with a push for reporters to act like content creators, not just file stories. AI & Cybercrime: Google says fake “IT workers” are stealing financial data by impersonating support staff and using remote access tricks. Platform Policy: UK politics is heating up around a proposed ban on social media for under-16s, with critics calling it rushed. Digital Culture & Regulation: India’s Maharashtra Home Department ordered a probe into comedian Pranit More’s viral “INR 370 biryani” controversy. Middle East Diplomacy: Iran says it hasn’t made a final decision on a U.S. MoU, while a Qatari delegation heads to Tehran for talks. Tech/Marketing: A 2026 digital marketing roundup highlights social-first discovery, influencer-led growth, and AI-driven targeting. Rescue & Safety: The U.S. Navy coordinated rescue of 14 Indian nationals after a dhow began sinking off Oman.
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