AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMedia Habits Shift: A Reuters Institute report says 85% of people get news online, with social media/video now the top source worldwide (54%), while TV and print keep sliding. Press Freedom Under Pressure: Serbia’s journalist Veran Matic was attacked while filming outside parliament, with his association warning it fits a wider campaign against journalists. Tax & Digital Rules: Kenya’s National Assembly is set to vote on the 2026 Finance Bill, tightening enforcement and expanding tax coverage for digital financial services and virtual asset providers. Journalism Integrity & Safety: Liberia’s NEC chief says civic education can’t be election-only, urging media to counter misinformation year-round. AI, Bots & Publisher Revenue: UK lawmakers move to require transparency from anonymous bots that scrape sites, as media groups warn AI chatbots are siphoning traffic in real time. Tech/Media Deals: Coinbase Ventures invested in Multipli to build tokenized credit infrastructure on Base. Industry Watch: ZeniMax (Bethesda) faces reported layoffs, raising questions for major projects.
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