AFP sues Musk's X over copyright

13 Sept 10:51 Key points summarised by AI

AFP launched a copyright lawsuit against X (formerly Twitter) in France, accusing the platform of refusing to discuss "neighbouring rights" for news content.
The legal action seeks to compel X to provide data, allowing AFP to estimate fair compensation for the value generated by sharing its journalistic content.
This case is part of a broader global effort by media groups, supported by a 2019 EU law, to ensure tech firms pay for using their news stories and images.
While some French media have secured agreements, major tech companies like Meta and Google have resisted similar mandates in other countries, even blocking news access.

Examining Thailand’s four-part education revolution

Today 14:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Education Ministry is implementing a four-pronged strategy to address its students' below-average performance in PISA 2025 and tackle significant educational inequality.
The plan prioritizes closing performance gaps by increasing funding for small and low-income schools, overhauling the curriculum to foster critical thinking, and adopting a data-driven management system to reduce teacher workload.
Key initiatives include enhancing school safety, combating cyberbullying, and expanding mental health support through peer-to-peer networks, recognizing the severe impact of distress on academic performance.
An education expert advises verifying if PISA improvements stem from structural changes, advocating for a revived STEM curriculum with practical 'learn by doing' methods, and urging bureaucratic reform to link teacher evaluations to student development.