AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOnline Safety & Youth Policy: Canada’s Safe Social Media Act would bar under-16s from major platforms, with exemptions tied to safety standards—while critics warn it could miss the real harms and enforcement details. Public Media Funding: Ireland reports a marked TV licence decline, blaming “scandal after scandal” at RTÉ as evasion rises and the funding model faces fresh scrutiny. Viral Culture & Attention Economy: A New York hospitality marketing agency, Organikally, pitches “owned attention” and organic virality as a way to win in crowded dining scenes. Beauty & Algorithms: Skin cycling keeps trending as people question whether “less” can beat influencer-driven, product-heavy routines. Sports, Money, and Risk: Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby’s gambling addiction and NCAA fallout collide with a legal fight over whether he can play—highlighting how betting apps target young athletes. Internet Outrage & Accountability: India’s Madhur Virli faces backlash after rape-murder jokes resurface, with calls for legal action and platform scrutiny. Culture & Heritage: The 73rd Sydney Film Festival closes with Andrey Zvyagintsev winning for Minotaur, while UAE galleries spotlight local art and identity.
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