AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBiodiversity & Conservation: A new study maps where tropical forests can regrow naturally at low cost, with Madagascar flagged among “holistic hotspots” that combine strong carbon storage and biodiversity gains. AI & Influence Ops: OpenAI says Russian-linked operators used ChatGPT accounts to seed a covert propaganda network across major social platforms, including stolen content and tailored posts. Madagascar Science & Data Access: African herbaria are pushing to digitise pressed plant collections (including Madagascar and western Indian Ocean islands) so researchers and policymakers can actually use the records for conservation decisions. Wildlife Research: Genetic work identifies a distinct baobab species in Madagascar, which could reshape how threatened tree populations are protected. Tech & Critical Minerals (Madagascar): Evion Group signs Maniry’s first binding graphite offtake deal, locking in at least 10,000tpa for five years and boosting confidence in Madagascar’s graphite pipeline. Digital Rights: Amnesty warns children are missing from AI safety policymaking, even as governments and tech firms race to set “online safety” rules.
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