AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSmart Glasses Crackdown: France opens a criminal probe into smart-glasses alleged to be used for covert filming and sexual harassment, as regulators and businesses escalate complaints. Australia Policy Push: Australia is weighing a ban on camera-equipped smart glasses in government workplaces, with a roundtable on AI workplace guidelines involving Microsoft, CBA, Telstra and AGL. Social Media Age Rules: Australia’s under-16 limits sit alongside the EU’s proposed “Kids Act” to ban under-13s and restrict access for older teens, while Pakistan considers minimum ages and tighter controls on “family vlogging.” Digital Duty of Care: The Albanese government reframes digital duty of care as an antisemitism response, aiming to reduce algorithm-driven hate and bot-driven engagement. Energy Costs: Agile Energy’s “Energy Pain Index” flags demand charges as a major driver of commercial power bills, varying sharply by network connection. Travel Tech Failure: Airport queues hit Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne after an e-gates technical outage, with ABF surge staffing and manual processing. Sports Media Moment: Hyrox athlete Joanna Wietrzyk apologises and forfeits points after continuing a Beijing race after soiling herself. Local Crime & Courts: Simon Carman pleads not guilty in Thailand over a suitcase murder case involving a Thai teenager. Public Safety: Perth’s Sorrento Beach searches continue after a suspected shark attack with a swimmer missing.
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