AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSocial Media Liability: A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for more than 3,000 lawsuits accusing Meta and TikTok of designing addictive platforms that harmed minors, rejecting their bid to stop the cases under Section 230. Publishing & War: Russian drone and missile strikes hit Ukraine’s Kyiv book market, underscoring how conflict is disrupting publishing and retail distribution. Audio Media Expansion: States Newsroom’s “Stories From The States” podcast is moving to broadcast radio via Heartland Signal, bringing state-capital reporting to stations in Chicago and Minneapolis. AI & Copyright Pressure: New reporting highlights how AI’s appetite for print is fueling secondhand surges and raising fresh questions about copyright limits for publishers and creators. Books in the Spotlight: A new Elvis biography on Tom Parker’s role in the star’s rise gets attention from major outlets, while limited-edition Madonna photo prints signal continued demand for collectible publishing-adjacent media. Community Reading Access: A library story notes a long-lost book finally returned to Charleston County, a reminder that local circulation still matters.
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