AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Regulation Race: The EU’s risk-based AI Act is already in force while the US debates an “AI czar” and even a kill-switch idea, as lawmakers and platforms warn about hacking and online harms. Media Freedom & Politics: Cyprus is weighing a ban on billboards tied to foreign election campaigns, while the Nigerian Union of Journalists urges politicians to run issue-based campaigns and asks media to stay independent ahead of 2027. Tech, Society & Trust: US intelligence warns Russia is pushing AI-enabled influence ahead of November elections, aiming to sow chaos rather than just back a party. Environmental Accountability: A Sahrawi report argues Western Sahara’s resource extraction carries an “environmental footprint,” with military infrastructure, landmines and war remnants blamed for lasting ecosystem damage. Culture & Attention Economy: Shibuya’s continued pull as a top inbound destination highlights how cities market themselves through culture—while social media trends like “tradwife” keep sparking fierce debate. Sports/Investments: Tamil Nadu’s CM plans to attend Davos to pitch investment and industrial growth.
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