AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Jobs: A new look at QA hiring says AI tools are changing how entry-level roles work, pushing teams to adapt rather than panic. Smart Tourism: Cyprus unveiled “Smart Tourism 2032,” a national AI strategy to modernize tourism services, with a focus on small and medium businesses and a “living lab” approach. Cyber & Privacy: DecryptAds launched a free service that maps which companies track users via public ad-tech files like ads.txt and app-ads.txt. AI Safety Watchdog: Sir Demis Hassabis is pressing for an independent, IAEA-style global watchdog to test frontier AI models and set safety standards. Crypto Regulation: npm 12 tightens default security by turning install scripts off unless explicitly approved, aiming to reduce risky code execution. Fintech in Cyprus: Perpetuals’ crypto platform won CySEC authorization under MiCA, enabling EU-wide crypto-asset services via cross-border notification. Connectivity: Life Belarus expanded 5G roaming to eight more countries, including Cyprus. Local Tech & Infrastructure: Paralimni secured planning permission for a town-centre redevelopment, adding upgraded pavements, green spaces and new parking to support visitors and commerce. Energy & Prices: Cyprus fuel costs remain under scrutiny as consumers question whether global shocks fully explain local price increases. Regional Security Tech/Policy: Turkey’s FM accused Cyprus, Greece and Israel of forming a security alliance, while Ankara points to its own cooperation with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan.
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