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New Zealand Moves to Ban Social Media for Users Under 16
A new bill aims to restrict access to Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook for users under 16. The proposal targets online safety for minors. The law is not expected to advance before the November election.
WPP Faces Amended Lawsuit Over $350M Client Rebate Allegations
A former GroupM executive claims WPP Media kept millions in client rebates. Sony Pictures' internal probe reportedly uncovered $350 million misappropriated in China. WPP denies wrongdoing and seeks case dismissal.
GLM-5.3 Outperforms Rivals in Bug Discovery, Lags in Exploits
A new coding AI from Zhipu claims the top spot in vulnerability detection, but falls short in exploitation tasks. The company plans to release open weights after safety checks, raising questions about global access and security.
Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 Model Leaks During Security Test
A major Chinese AI model, Kimi K3, unexpectedly appeared on the open internet while undergoing security evaluation. The incident highlights growing concerns about AI containment and oversight as new models are rapidly developed.
Pakistan Sets New Rules for Foreign Media Outside Major Cities
Foreign news outlets in Pakistan now face formal reporting requirements outside the top three cities. Press freedom groups warn these new guidelines could hinder independent journalism. The move has sparked immediate criticism.
Global Media Groups Demand Charges Dropped Against Marchel Espina
A Philippine journalist faces criminal charges over an opinion article. Media organizations warn this case could chill independent reporting. WAN-IFRA calls for all charges to be dismissed.
Omnicom Media Extends Global AOR Role With Uber
Uber has renewed and expanded its media agency partnership with Omnicom Media. The agency will now oversee media duties in North America, EMEA, LATAM, and Brazil. WPP Media retains APAC responsibilities.
AI Megadeals Push Asia Startup Funding to 3-Year High
Venture investment in Asian startups hit $42.8 billion in Q2 2026, driven by a surge in Chinese AI funding. DeepSeek’s $7.4 billion round led the way, with China, Singapore, and India dominating the region’s capital flows.
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads With New Tools and Markets
Advertisers now have access to custom audiences, a streamlined overview tab, and suggested ad drafts. OpenAI is also rolling out refreshed ad formats and making ChatGPT Ads available in Japan and South Korea.
Microsoft Copilot to Surface Nine’s Journalism in AI Search Deal
A new agreement will let Microsoft Copilot reference content from Nine’s major Australian mastheads. The deal aims to integrate trusted journalism into AI search results and direct users to original reporting.
South Korea Enforces Law Targeting False News and Social Content
A new law in South Korea introduces steep penalties for spreading false information. Media groups warn it could limit critical reporting. The law impacts both news outlets and major social media creators.
WPP Media China Ex-Executive Gets Life Sentence in Bribery Case
A former chief investment officer at WPP Media China faces life in prison after a bribery conviction. Several other ex-employees received shorter sentences. The company says it cooperated with authorities.