Press Freedom Credibility Clash: India’s ranking in the World Press Freedom Index is back in the spotlight after Prime Minister Modi’s Norway visit sparked renewed debate over how RSF measures and interprets press freedom, with critics questioning whether global scores fairly reflect India’s media scale and diversity. Journalism Standards & Language: Malaysia marked National Journalists’ Day with reminders that word choice can change legal meaning and public trust, urging accuracy and ethical reporting. Digital Safety & Exploitation: A new book, Digital Warfare: Our Kids on the Frontline, warns that child cyber exploitation is accelerating faster than many families realize—pushing parents and educators to catch up on emerging platforms. AI in Ad Tech: Pope Leo XIV’s AI-focused encyclical is being read through the lens of advertising technology, arguing against reducing people to machine-optimised data. Privacy as a Product: Kabin’s privacy pods push “sanctuaries” for focus and recovery into workplaces and public spaces, reflecting how privacy demand is becoming a market driver. Online Harms in Practice: India reports a case of AI-morphed obscene images used for stalking, underscoring how deepfakes are turning into real-world abuse. Social Media, Youth, and Risk: Malaysia links rising forest emergencies to “express hikers” chasing social-media-ready peaks without proper training or safety judgment.