AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEarthquake Disaster: Venezuela’s twin quakes (7.2 and 7.5) have killed at least 32 and injured 700+ as buildings collapsed and the main airport shut, with rescue teams still searching in hard-hit La Guaira. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Azerbaijan faces fresh scrutiny after PACE adopted a resolution urging the release of political prisoners and an end to persecution of journalists and human rights defenders. Media & Rights in Focus: Hong Kong police arrested two owners of the Hunter Bookstore under Article 23 for allegedly “seditious” items, underscoring the tightening of speech and publishing space. AI, Copyright & Publishers: Major US local newspaper groups sued OpenAI and Microsoft over alleged copyright theft tied to AI training, adding to the growing fight over how platforms use news content. Public Safety & Accountability: Families of Kenya’s Gen Z protest victims say police intimidation and roadblocks blocked their memorial march, demanding arrests and removal of officers linked to 2024 deaths. Business/Ad Tech Angle: Amazon says it will invest $48B in India (including $13B more) to expand AWS and AI infrastructure, targeting millions of jobs.
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