AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Identity Push: Malta’s Digital Innovation Authority has issued a tender to implement the European Digital Identity (EUDI) Wallet, aiming to give citizens and residents a secure way to identify themselves online and in person, verify age, store documents and sign electronically across the EU. Cybercrime & Scams: A TMID editorial highlights a rise in increasingly complex financial scams, including fake bank payment requests and long-running “pig butchering” schemes, with older victims often targeted. AI Misuse in Media: A dismissed ClickOut Media writer says AI hijacked his byline to publish low-quality stories under his name, renewing concerns about automated content and accountability. AI for Astronomy: A University of Malta-led project is training a foundation AI model on radio telescope images to help astronomers spot patterns and anomalies faster. Gozo Power Reliability: A commentary on Gozo’s new electric bus depot says the buses may be ready, but the island’s electricity supply still suffers frequent failures. Malta Innovation Score: Malta is listed as a “strong innovator” in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, with the EU’s overall performance up since 2019. Climate & Cooling Debate: Another piece examines heatwaves and Malta’s high air-conditioning use, arguing cooling access is becoming a social policy issue.
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