AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDigital Safety: Labor is set to drop ministerial powers to add new categories of online harm to its proposed Digital Duty of Care bill. The Greens want stronger fines and a right for people harmed online to sue platforms for compensation. Community Tech: A Melbourne group is developing renewable-powered local servers to keep basic digital services running during power and internet outages, though it is still seeking community hubs to host them. Health Research: QIMR Berghofer researchers found that UV exposure too low to cause sunburn can still damage skin DNA. Separately, a WHO-led study estimates infections caused about 12% of cancers worldwide in 2024. AI Infrastructure: Nvidia-backed Australian data-centre firm Firmus has shelved its planned $5 billion IPO amid weak demand. Meanwhile, Amazon’s political donations to major parties are under scrutiny as data-centre expansion faces community pushback. Space: Australia has unveiled a homegrown lunar rover, with a Moon mission planned for 2030.
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