AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Safety & Data Rules: A UN scientific panel says governments shouldn’t wait for perfect certainty before reining in advanced AI agents, while the EU is also weighing changes that could let large AI firms use personal data without prior consent under “legitimate interest.” Security & Russia-NATO: European intelligence chiefs warn Russia’s sabotage and provocations against NATO could intensify in months, shifting toward targets tied to supporting Ukraine and defense industry. EU Kids Act: The Commission adopted rules to restrict social media access for children under 13 and set a 15+ baseline for independent accounts, reversing the burden of proof onto platforms. France-Iran Row: France will summon Iran’s ambassador after Tehran shut a French language centre in Tehran, escalating a cultural and diplomatic dispute. Public Finances: France’s public debt is projected to hit the highest level since 1978, with deficit pressure pushing debt toward record territory. Climate Impact: New research warns children born in Europe in 2025 could face nearly twice the lifetime exposure to extreme fire weather versus earlier generations. Space & Industry: Canada and France plan joint space infrastructure work, while Thales launches HexaForce to compete with Palantir’s NATO command system.
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