AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoBig Tech & Kids Safety: UK PM Keir Starmer says Apple/Google must add phone controls to stop children sending or viewing nude images, with legislation and fines if firms don’t comply within three months. Health Data & AI: A new push argues middle powers like Australia should collaborate on health data and health AI to improve patient care while protecting sovereignty. Energy & Grid Tech: Australia’s solar-battery momentum continues with projects securing grid approvals and new storage partnerships, while longer-duration battery storage is highlighted as key for 24/7 clean power. Science in the Sky: Australian-led research reports a likely cause for long-period radio “pings” from space, pointing to “vampire stars.” Conservation Watch: South Australia’s koala boom is being quantified, with researchers warning numbers could rise further and stress habitat unless managed. Cybercrime & Scams: Police detail a script used by Cambodian scam centres to impersonate AFP officers and coerce Australians into sharing bank details. Markets Mood: Global stocks wobble on Israel–Iran tensions and rate fears, feeding into regional tech weakness.
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