AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMalta Digital Identity: MITA is tendering for identity-verification software to plug into Malta’s government authentication stack, with a €310,000 (ex VAT) SaaS contract due 22 July 2026—plus a separate maintenance deal for biometric self-service kiosks at Residency Malta. Biometrics Beyond Malta: Pakistan is moving from machine-readable passports to NFC e-passports with biometric data and e-gates, alongside an ABIS upgrade for security and faster issuance. AI Governance in Europe: The European Commission tells EWTN that Pope Leo XIV’s AI message aligns with EU rules as lawmakers postpone parts of the AI Act—framing it alongside the DSA/DMA and GDPR. Cloud for Greece: AWS will launch an Athens Local Zone in July, aiming to cut latency for real-time gaming, finance, healthcare, AI and e-commerce while supporting data residency. Security Against Bots: Google is testing a gesture-based reCAPTCHA using camera hand liveness checks, processed in real time with no identity linkage. Energy Storage Manufacturing: Additive manufacturing is enabling printed batteries that fit available space, with early traction mainly in defense. Gaming Industry Deal: CVC has completed an acquisition of test lab GLI as a “strategic investment partner,” boosting resources for global gaming testing and consultancy.
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