AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Privacy: Italy’s draft AI decree would let police collect and store biometric face data from people entering “sensitive” public areas, with automatic deletion after seven days unless a crime occurs—while the data protection authority warns it doesn’t fit the EU AI Act. Energy Storage: Sodium-ion batteries are moving toward commercial use in 2026, pushed by lower-cost potential and a more diversified supply chain than lithium-ion. Physics Spotlight: Indian theorist Deepak Dhar shares the 2026 Dirac Medal, recognized for work tied to statistical physics and self-organised criticality. Public Health & Climate: A European review links heavy rainfall and flooding to cascading infectious disease risks, highlighting surveillance and preparedness gaps. Science in Italy: Italian researchers are part of a Nature-published study mapping the world’s deepest, largest whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean. Tech & Culture: Audio Bricks brings modular, Lego-style hi-fi building to life with real electronics inside the blocks. Environment & Food Finance: Italy’s Parmigiano “cheese banks” face pressure as extreme heat threatens collateral and aging capacity.
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