AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Youth Skills: A new warning argues AI is shifting from “cheating” to “emotional offloading,” risking weaker social instincts and critical thinking. Workplace Drug Safety: In New Zealand, cocaine-positive workplace tests jumped 68.5% year-on-year, with employers in “white collar” settings urged to take the trend seriously. Pacific Exports & Craft: A Lau woman in Cicia is turning traditional magimagi and dilo oil into an export business, selling handmade products via social media to Tonga, NZ, Australia and the US. Deep-Sea Mining Governance: The UN seabed regulator defends its authority as mining firms push legal moves to stop an investigation, keeping the spotlight on minerals for the energy transition. Tonga Relevance—Seafloor Mapping: CSIRO reports record seafloor mapping depth while surveying the Tonga Trench, aiming to upgrade older deep-ocean data with better surveys. Digital Finance Risks: Pacific regulators warn youth about crypto scams and irreversible losses as laws lag behind fast-moving digital assets. Agriculture Resilience: Samoa farmers are trialling climate-resilient taro methods—soil health, weed control and fallow management—through a regional research project. Culture & Media: A Samoan filmmaker’s Academy invitation signals growing Pacific storytelling recognition. Entertainment: Disney’s live-action “Moana” remake is rolling into summer theaters, with Tonga and wider Polynesian ties highlighted.
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