AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Ethics: Nobel laureates and tech leaders signed the Rome Declaration urging a treaty to ban autonomous systems from accessing nuclear launches, arguing human dignity must not be outsourced to AI. Regional Tech for Governance: CARICOM tax chiefs meet in Georgetown (27–31 July) to push “smart, data-driven and AI-enabled” tax administration, with media invited to the 27 July opening ceremony livestream. Health Research in Montserrat: The Ministry of Health and Social Services hosts its 4th Annual Research Day on 29 July, “Evidence in Action,” featuring local talks on mental health, vaccine hesitancy, antibiotic resistance, prostate cancer, and care for older persons. Local Talent & Education: Three Montserratians—Alverna Weekes, Denecia Furlonge, and Dr. Georgette Skerritt—win Chevening Scholarships for 2026/27 to study in the UK and return to support island priorities. AI Search Reality Check: A report highlights how AI Overviews and AI Mode keep users inside Google’s ecosystem, raising concerns that non-human traffic could make the open web less sustainable. Mobility Note: Nigeria’s passport ranks 90th in the Henley Passport Index with visa-free access to 44 destinations, including Montserrat.
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