AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI and Media: Global media leaders adopted the Beijing Consensus on AI development at a summit in China, as calls grow for stronger oversight and inclusive cooperation. South Africa’s media watchdog also warned that Meta could use local news to train AI without paying publishers. Newsroom Pressures: New Zealand journalism educators want RNZ’s planned cuts to spare its newsrooms, warning that fewer reporters would weaken public access to news. Regional Expansion: German Press Agency DPA has opened a Qatar office to serve as its hub for Arabic-language services across the Gulf. Misinformation: A DW report on Africa’s fight against fake news highlights a tension: efforts to counter disinformation can also be used to control public opinion and silence critics.
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