AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDisinformation: An EU assessment says a covert Russian network used fake videos and impersonated media outlets to inflame France’s recent riots online. A separate French review found accounts linked to Israel and the US MAGA movement also pushed hostile narratives. AI and Media: Saudi Arabia has issued principles urging creators to disclose AI-generated content, verify claims and protect audiences from misleading material, as global media leaders debate AI’s impact on journalism. Video Strategy: Publishers are building in-house video feeds to avoid the platform dependence that helped sink the 2016 pivot to video. The New York Times’ app-based “Watch” tab is one example. Youth Safety: Google, Meta and TikTok are suing California over a law restricting addictive social media features for users under 16. Industry Shake-up: Progressive news site Salon has shut down after 31 years, underscoring pressure on digital outlets. Journalism Support: Ghana’s government is putting GH¢10 million into a Media Development Fund for journalist welfare, training, investigations and safety.
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