AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoVatican Communications: Pope Leo XIV named EWTN News president Montse Alvarado as prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, a major media leadership shift in the Roman Curia. Online Safety Policy: Zimbabwe’s Cabinet approved a national Child Online Protection Policy (2026-2030), while Guyana launched a countrywide consultation on protecting children from social media harms. Algorithmic Misogyny: London Mayor Sadiq Khan warned at SXSW about the “manosphere,” citing deepfakes of himself and pushing for better tech safeguards and positive male role models. War, Disinformation, and Media: Analysts say Putin is being fed false battlefield reporting, and Iran stopped communicating with mediators even as the US carried out strikes after missile attacks. Media, Society, and Boundaries: A debate in Trinidad and Tobago over “no-protest zones” spotlights how governments balance public order with constitutional freedoms. Tech & Attention Economy: A simulation report claims Grok oversaw a virtual society’s collapse in days, reigniting AI safety concerns. Local Community & Culture: Oregon’s Caring for Others expanded to two new locations, while London’s Gallery Weekend returns with shows tackling internet culture and information overload.
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