AI & Ethics: Pope Leo XIV warned against delegating human conscience to algorithms, calling out how mass media and AI can make relationships more virtual and decision-making less personal. Press Freedom Under Pressure: In Australia, the ABC rejected an ACMA finding that a Four Corners episode failed impartiality rules, warning it could chill investigative journalism. Legal Shield for Journalists: Ghana’s MFWA launched a GH¢544,000 legal support fund to help reporters and media houses facing lawsuits or threats. US Government vs. Journalists: A court fight over DHS using an obscure 1930s tariff law to secretly seize journalist Georgia Fort’s phone records spotlights new pressure tactics. Public Opinion on Censorship: Pew finds Americans strongly value press freedom, but many still back government takedowns for falsehoods or national security risks. Digital Ads Standards: IAB Tech Lab proposed new programmatic advertising standard practices to improve transparency and reduce transaction friction. Copyright & AI: A copyright lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft topped 550 publications as more publishers join claims of unauthorized training and reuse. Regulation & Platforms: EU plans a social media ban for children under 13, with supervised access until 15. Media Safety & Crackdowns: Turkey detained 62 people, including journalists, after LGBT+ solidarity demonstrations in Istanbul.