AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Privacy Clash in Italy: Italy’s draft AI decree would let police automatically convert faces into biometric data from everyone entering “sensitive” public areas like squares, stadiums, stations and streets during concerts and protests, storing it for seven days—while the country’s data watchdog says parts don’t fit the EU AI Act. Eurovision Rules Shift: Eurovision 2027 host eligibility is tightening: countries in armed conflict or “sensitive geopolitical” situations won’t be able to host, a move that could reshape how the contest operates amid current tensions. Music Tech Update: Suno rolls out Studio 2.0 for Premier subscribers, adding MIDI support, advanced stem separation, a chat bar for effects/plugins, and higher-quality multitrack exports. Eclipse-Inspired Listening: Spotify reports Bonnie Tyler’s “Total Eclipse of the Heart” surged 94% in UK streams during the eclipse, with other “eclipse-themed” tracks spiking too. Balkan Live Music: Bulgaria’s Bansko hosts Heart of the Balkans (Aug 14–15) with free contemporary and traditional Balkan acts. Jazz Across Borders: Varna’s International Jazz Festival (Aug 13–16) brings musicians from seven countries to the Archaeological Museum courtyard.
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