AI and news media at crossroads: Global publishers debate risks, revenue and regulation in Marseille Global publishers convened in Marseille to debate AI and news media, examining how generative AI …
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Australia doubles fines, expands regulator powers to curb under-16 social media use
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAustralia bolsters social media regulator to press platforms on under-16 access Australia social media regulator to receive stronger enforcement powers and doubled penalties, Prime Minister says, targeting platform access for …
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Kasukabe records 50% jump in foreign visitors after Shin‑chan social media pilgrimages
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiCrayon Shin-chan tourism sparks 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe Crayon Shin-chan tourism drives a 50% rise in foreign visitors to Kasukabe as social media pilgrimages draw fans to …
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Japan flag desecration bill exempts social media posts from punishment
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Narrows Scope of Flag Desecration Law, Excludes Social Media Posts; Four Parties to Jointly Submit Bill LDP narrows flag desecration law on June 16, excluding social media postings from …
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Flag desecration bill narrowed as LDP excludes social media posts
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP to Narrow Flag Desecration Law, Excluding Social Media Posts from Punishment The Liberal Democratic Party has agreed to narrow its proposed flag desecration law, removing criminal penalties for posting …
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Burger King Japan launches social media campaign offering reward to recruit franchisees
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiBurger King Japan launches social media campaign to recruit franchisees and boost franchise expansion Burger King Japan franchise push uses social media incentives to attract new operators and address low …
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Japan’s LDP approves draft flag desecration law targeting social media livestreams
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoLDP Approves Draft Flag Desecration Law; SNS Live Streams Included in Penalties LDP approves draft flag desecration law on June 1, 2026, criminalizing public damage to Japan’s flag; penalties up …
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Press freedom watchdog urges Myanmar transition to include media rights benchmark
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiPress freedom in Myanmar must be a benchmark for transition, watchdog urges Watchdog urges Southeast Asian governments to make press freedom in Myanmar a benchmark for political transition amid severe …
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Japanese Embassy warns nationals over social media posts alleging child exploitation in Jakarta
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapanese Embassy Warns After Japanese-Language Posts Allude to Child Sexual Exploitation in Indonesia Japanese Embassy in Indonesia warns nationals after Japanese posts alluded to child sexual exploitation; Jakarta police and …
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Aung San Suu Kyi’s Son Questions State Media Photo of House Arrest
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiAung San Suu Kyi: Son and Adviser Say State-Media Photo Is Inconclusive After Reported Move to House Arrest Aung San Suu Kyi: son and aide say a state media photograph …