AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPress Freedom: Delhi police detained nearly three dozen journalists covering youth-led protests, with reporters saying some were dragged away and had phones seized. Press groups warn the crackdown threatens independent reporting. AI & Publishing: OpenAI says it disrupted Russian and Iranian influence campaigns that used AI-generated fake journalists and articles to place narratives in mainstream media. Meanwhile, staff at major book publishers report growing use of AI for publicity and routine work, raising concerns about ethics and jobs. Audience Strategy: New BBC News chief Rachel Jupp says the broadcaster must urgently reach younger audiences with journalism made for platforms such as TikTok. Freelance Pay: The NUJ is urging the government’s freelance champions to convene a media roundtable on stagnant rates and unfair payment practices. Publisher Economics: The Evening Standard’s losses narrowed after ending its daily print edition, but revenue fell 40% in the period.
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