AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEU Kids Act: Ursula von der Leyen and Henna Virkkunen unveiled plans to restrict children’s access to social media, AI chatbots and online gaming, with a proposed ban for under-13s and “mini accounts” for ages 13–15, plus age checks and new safety duties for platforms. Transatlantic Trade Shock: US President Donald Trump called the EU’s idea to make Canada its first “associate member” “laughable,” warning of “very heavy tariffs” or even trade cutoffs if he deems it a “hostile act,” as Brussels pitches deeper tech, defence and energy cooperation with Mark Carney. Defence Procurement Speed-Up: The European Parliament backed measures to accelerate defence readiness projects, including faster permit decisions and simplified cross-border procurement under “Omnibus V.” AI Agents at Work: A tech founder argues that the best AI-agent prompting comes from people who’ve managed humans, highlighting a shift in how early teams delegate work. Marine Materials Innovation: A European sailing startup is pushing recyclable composite materials to replace hard-to-recycle fibreglass, aiming to cut microplastic waste from abandoned boats. Climate Signals from Nature: Britain’s butterfly boom after record heat delivered a strong rebound, but experts warn it may be a warning sign for what comes next.
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