AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEU AI rules: From 2 August, EU-wide requirements will force clear labels (and watermarks) for AI-made text, images, audio and video that look authentic, aiming to protect voters from “cognitive wars.” Slovakia education & AI: Ružomberok’s Catholic University and the Slovak University of Technology will co-develop AI and digital literacy teaching materials for primary schools, with modules and guides ready for schools by July 2028. EU AI infrastructure: The Commission opened bidding for up to seven AI Gigafactories, but only about €1bn of public money is locked in so far, while compute supply is tied to US chipmakers. Slovakia–China tech push: President Pellegrini’s China trip highlighted robotics, AI and digital cooperation, including a visit to a robot mall in Beijing. Danube drought: Bratislava recorded the Danube’s lowest July flow on record (since 1876), disrupting shipping and raising cooling risks for nuclear plants. Local archaeology: Slovakia’s industrial-park construction near Sereď uncovered a Roman military camp linked to the Marcomannic Wars. Wildfire pressure in Europe: EU officials warn “all Europe” could face escalating wildfire risk as heat and drought intensify across France, Spain and beyond. Auto tech & scale: Audi unveiled the Q9/SQ9 as its biggest SUV yet, betting on large three-row luxury for the US and Middle East.
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