AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Tariffs Hit Australia: The Trump administration’s new 10%–12.5% forced-labour tariffs on 60 economies took effect July 24, with Australia’s exports flagged at 12.5%. Trade Minister Don Farrell called the move “completely unjustified” and said Australia will keep lobbying for removal. Online Retail Rules: Amazon now requires sellers to label listing images and videos that include photorealistic AI-generated people, with metadata disclosure and a shopper-facing indicator planned. Privacy in Schools: A report warns AI tools in K-12 classrooms are outpacing safeguards, leaving children’s data exposed. Consumer Tech Glitch: ChatGPT and related OpenAI services went down worldwide, affecting ChatGPT, the API and Codex. Food & Drink Trends: IWSR says no- and low-alcohol wine demand keeps rising, with no-alcohol growing fastest across major markets including Australia. Local Partnerships: GAC became Official Automotive Partner of Melbourne City FC, expanding its Australian sports presence. Recycling Pressure: Australia’s lack of solar panel recycling is again criticised, with experts arguing most panel materials can be recovered.
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