AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPress Freedom Under Pressure: Iran’s parliament approved a bill that criminalises interviews and communications with “hostile media,” with penalties up to 2 years in prison and tighter rules for foreign contacts. Journalism Under Militarisation: Burkina Faso is requiring journalists to complete an annual “patriotism” course with military-style drills before reporting on the war. Courtroom Access Clash: A New Orleans media rights group condemned the handcuffing of a journalist and lawyer during an AG-related indictment hearing, calling it a chilling message to the press. Local News & Legal Fallout: Kansas’ Marion County agreed to pay $850,000 to settle a reporter’s lawsuit over a 2023 raid on a weekly newspaper’s offices. AI Meets Newsrooms: Axios is reportedly moving to automate local journalism using AI, while US newsroom staff push back against data partnerships. Gaming & Media Business: Sony’s end of new PlayStation disc support sparked debate as analysts warn PS6 pricing could shrink audiences; meanwhile, GTA 6 pre-orders skew heavily to the $100 Ultimate Edition.
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