Media Policy
The Competition Commission has ordered Google to pay R688 million over five years to compensate South African news publishers for value extracted from the industry. This ruling provides some relief amid a distorted digital market but frustrates publishers over Meta's absolution and inaction on misinformation. Treating journalism as a public good through policy interventions is seen as crucial for sustainability.
من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي
The nominee for the Korea Media Communications Commission has voiced support for considering a ban on teenagers' social media use to protect them from online harms. Drawing parallels to Australia's recent age restrictions, he emphasized youth protection as a core responsibility. The commission later clarified it is not currently pursuing a ban for those under 16.