AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoAI at Work: ELMO Software says staff are “going to AI first” for advice, and argues trust grows when companies set clear rules and use human escalation. Smart Glasses Privacy: Australia’s privacy watchdog is set to investigate camera-enabled smart glasses after Kmart’s budget Anko model sparked fears of discreet recording, especially affecting women and children. Data Centres & Energy: Federal and state moves are converging on how Australia powers the AI data centre boom, with renewables requirements and the gas/offset debate still unresolved. Big Tech Jobs: Coles will offshore several hundred corporate roles via an Accenture deal, citing global skills for digital and tech capabilities. AI Infrastructure Funding: Firmus raised $2B equity with Nvidia and Blackstone backing to accelerate AI “factory” build-out across Australia and Asia-Pacific. Mining & Markets: West Africa’s lithium push is drawing Australian attention as gold remains dominant, while ASX sentiment swings with oil and bank moves. Health & Food Tech: Research highlights how AI adoption could shift jobs and lift GDP, while ultra-processed foods keep resurfacing in heart-risk debates.
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