AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMedia & Democracy: A Penguin Random House excerpt revisits Joseph Pulitzer’s idea of a “public-spirited” press as democracy’s partner, arguing journalism must evolve to serve the public. Legal Pressure on Newsrooms: Investigative journalist Nick Shirley sues California over AB 2624, the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” saying it chills First Amendment reporting on immigration-related nonprofits. AI vs Journalism: Seattle Times and Newsday join the growing fight against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging unauthorized use of their reporting for AI training and output. Local Media Business: CommBank partners with LeadStory to launch a 24/7 Breaking Finance News channel across connected TV, in-car, web and mobile. Training the Next Generation: Philippine Daily Inquirer and AboitizPower select three UP students for journalism scholarships with potential post-graduation newsroom jobs. Press Freedom & Safety: Nepal tightens media accreditation and safety rules for foreign journalists covering flood-hit areas. Sports Media: WWL-AM sports personality Mike Detillier dies at 65. Community Reading: Piedmont Regional Library System launches Comics Plus, giving cardholders unlimited digital comics and manga.
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