AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoUnder-16 Social Media Ban Gets “Stress Test”: Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia will toughen its under-16s social media ban so it can survive court, with a focus on whether the eSafety regulator has enough enforcement power as studies show most teens still get online. AI Safety Warning: A Cambridge report warns frontier AI could make cyberattacks, fraud and disinformation cheaper and faster for criminals and hostile states unless governments and tech firms step up safeguards. Energy Storage Push: Sigenergy says it secured 20+ GWh of global energy storage agreements at Intersolar Europe, including a 5 GWh distribution deal covering Australia and APAC. Defence Tech Update: The US State Department has approved a $250m training sale to Australia for F/A-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler support. Blue Economy Research: Undana and ATSEA partner to study dugongs and seagrass ecosystems in Rote Ndao to support marine conservation and sustainable management. EV Price Pressure: Chery’s new compact electric hatchback in Thailand could undercut Australia’s budget EVs if pricing lands similarly. Wool Market Lift: Australian wool hits a seven-year high as China remains the dominant export destination and prices respond to tighter supply.
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