AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTelecoms: Telstra executives face shareholder questions over July’s nationwide outage, which disrupted transport, EFTPOS and emergency calls. A review found gaps in oversight and technical expertise. AI and inequality: Assistant minister Andrew Leigh warns AI gains could flow disproportionately to technology owners, widening the wealth gap. Separately, one in 10 Australian companies has paused AI rollouts over security concerns. Accessible tech: Smart glasses are helping blind and deaf Australians navigate daily life and participate at work, but privacy and hacking concerns have prompted scrutiny. Brain research: A Monash-led study found brain activity under psilocybin was more clearly linked to context, such as music or meditation, than in sober participants. Clean shipping: The world’s first ammonia-capable bulk carrier has begun its maiden voyage to Australia; fuel supply, safety and production emissions remain challenges. Climate rules: A Climate Council analysis warns a loophole for mine expansions could allow an extra 4.5 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions a year by 2035.
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