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Macron advocates for a unified European ban on social media use for children under 15 The EU aims to deploy a privacy-respecting age verification app by 2026 Critics highlight challenges in rolling out secure and effective age checks across
Prince Harry and six others failed to prove unlawful information gathering by Daily Mail Court rules claims of systemic phone hacking and bugging are unsubstantiated Verdict marks a major win for Associated Newspapers and shifts legal clima
Complaint alleges that OpenAI and Microsoft used nearly 400 newspapers’ reporting without permission Case marks the largest coordinated legal action by local news publishers on AI training issues Suit aims to protect local journalism and ch
German court rules AI Overviews are Google’s own content, risking liability Google argues the AI summaries are accurate but admits occasional errors Case could set legal precedent on responsibility for AI-generated information Google is set
UK government aims to restrict social media access for under-16s by spring 2027 Moves to curb risky features like livestreaming and stranger contact Experts highlight challenges of enforcement and broader public health strategies The UK gov
Meta has criticised Australia’s plan to make large digital platforms contribute financially to news organisations, arguing the proposal would entrench publisher dependence on technology companies rather than help create sustainable media bu
The CMA approves the $3.7 billion acquisition with a sale of Shutterstock’s editorial arm The move aims to prevent market dominance in UK news imagery The deal highlights industry pressures from AI and digital content shifts Britain’s compe
Legislation aims to generate up to A$250 million annually for news outlets 2.25% levy on digital platform revenues, with offsets for signed deals Government asserts journalism’s economic value and democratic importance Australia has unveile
Norway plans to ban social media use for under-16s by 2026 Legislation will shift age verification responsibilities to tech companies The move reflects increasing international efforts to protect children’s online wellbeing Norway is prepar
The lawsuit was dismissed for failing to prove ‘actual malice’ in reporting The judge highlighted the investigation and verification efforts by journalists Trump plans to refile the case amid ongoing legal challenges A federal judge on Mond
Teenage use of TikTok and Snapchat declines but persists in some groups Platforms remove millions of underage accounts but face enforcement hurdles International interest grows as Australia’s approach influences other countries’ policies Tw
Investigative journalist Julia Angwin sues Grammarly over unauthorised use of her name in AI tool The case questions whether AI companies need explicit licences for referencing real individuals The lawsuit highlights broader concerns about
News Corp’s CEO outlines a strategy combining licensing and litigation to protect journalism content The company has secured multi-million dollar deals with tech giants like Meta and OpenAI for AI training data Thomson emphasises the import
Prominent editor of Die Welt steps down after misconduct inquiry Resignation coincides with Axel Springer’s transatlantic expansion Company faces scrutiny over handling of workplace allegations and internal reform One of Axel Springer’s mos
Penske Media alleges Google rigged ad auctions and suppressed publisher revenues The lawsuit builds on previous antitrust rulings and government challenges Industry peers echo concerns over Google’s market dominance and exclusionary tactics
Young users swiftly evade age checks using fake IDs, faces and third-party accounts Experts warn that verification flaws may lead to misuse and privacy risks The law’s success depends on overcoming technical limitations and ensuring safe al
The European Commission investigates whether Google is using publishers’ content without fair compensation for AI summaries Concerns over unfair terms and market advantage as publishers and creators warn of traffic and revenue loss Potentia
The European Commission imposes €120 million fine on X for transparency violations under the DSA Elon Musk denounces the penalty as ‘crazy’ and politically motivated The case tests the enforcement of EU digital regulations and sparks transa
Nearly 87% of Los Angeles Times Guild members approve new labour contract Contract includes wage increases, workplace protections, and AI usage regulations Union wins reflect broader industry tensions amid digital transformation and economi
Nine US regional newspapers accuse OpenAI and Microsoft of training AI on unlicensed news content Lawsuit seeks over $10 billion in damages and destruction of alleged infringing datasets Case highlights tensions between AI innovation and ri
Owen Meredith leaves the NMA after five years to join DMG Media in May 2026 He will succeed Peter Wright, who played a key role in press regulation and industry negotiations The move signals a strategic focus on advocating for fair treatmen
The Digital Omnibus aims to simplify digital rules to boost European start-ups and AI innovation Critics warn it could undermine digital rights and weaken privacy protections Legislation seeks to balance regulatory easing with maintaining E
Australia to impose new revenue-sharing tax on Meta and Microsoft Measures aim to support journalism amid tensions with tech giants Policy set to take effect from January 2025, amidst industry debate Australia is pushing ahead with plans to
Celebrates five decades of leadership in journalism education and ethics Launches new initiatives to combat misinformation and support local journalism Focuses on youth engagement and AI literacy to prepare future reporters and citizens The
Perplexity signs multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images to incorporate licensed visuals into AI search tools Agreement aims to address legal and reputational challenges associated with unregulated content scraping Market reacts positiv
European Parliament proposes minimum age of 16 for social media access without parental consent Calls for banning under-13s from social media and restricting harmful content and addictive features Aligns with global trends; Australia set to
News Corp Australia’s chairman condemns social media for harming social cohesion Urges stricter regulation and fair compensation from tech giants Supports social media ban for under-16s and promotes media industry unity against tech ‘theft’
Wolfram Weimer proposes a digital levy to tax large tech firms like Google The plan aims to generate revenue and ensure fair contribution to the German media landscape Potential international implications include US trade tensions and a wid
Trump claims Times misinformation damages his reputation and business interests Lawsuit revolves around articles and book Lucky Loser and alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein Trump accuses Times of partisan bias during 2024 election; Times deni
Trump accuses The New York Times of publishing false and malicious reports Legal action targets articles and the book “Lucky Loser” linked to defamation claims Suit claims economic harm amid ongoing media-political conflicts Donald Trump ha
Penske Media files first major US lawsuit against Google over AI Overviews Accuses Google of diverting web traffic and reducing publisher revenues Growing regulatory scrutiny delays Google’s move to default ‘AI Mode’ in search engines Pensk
Yomiuri Shimbun files ¥2.17bn lawsuit against Perplexity copied about 120,000 articles to power chat answers The newspaper alleges the AI start-up copied about 120,000 articles to power chat answers Case will probe 2018 Copyright Act except
Amazon will pay The New York Times up to $25 million a year under their recently signed multi-year content licensing agreement, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. The deal, which was first announced in May without financial t
Executive Summary The publishing industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by the dual forces of digital platform dominance and the rise of AI-generated content. This shift has provoked robust regulatory responses worldwide, with a
Australia’s forthcoming ban on social media for under-16s is emerging as a defining moment for Generation Alpha, with new research showing how young people are responding to the proposed restrictions – and how complex the issue has become f
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