AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrusted AI: Australia joined Quad partners in pledging more than $85 million to widen access to trusted AI across the Indo-Pacific, alongside plans to strengthen critical-mineral supply chains. Satellite Independence: Finnish company ReOrbit wants to build communications satellites in Australia with local partners, offering a potential alternative to reliance on Starlink for remote mobile coverage. AI Safeguards: Australia has passed a first-of-its-kind law targeting manipulative AI design, including chatbot features that simulate emotional intimacy with children. Critical Infrastructure: A landmark Australian water-system hack from 2000 is a warning as attackers increasingly target the technology controlling essential services—and AI could intensify the threat. EV Charging: Power poles could host 50kW chargers from 2027, bringing public charging to Australians without driveways.
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