AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPolitical Influence & Lobbying: New Zealand’s Opportunity Party says it will “clean up politics” with a Political Influence and Lobbying Bill, including a public searchable lobbying register and a cooling-off period for ministers and officials. Public Sector Budget Pressure: Philippines finance officials warn the 2027 budget is squeezed as local tax allotments and debt interest already take about a third of spending, limiting room for productive investment. AI Infrastructure Meets Local Concerns: A proposed $330m AI data center in Oton, Philippines, stalled after residents questioned water use for cooling and the project lead walked out of a public consultation. Adtech & Measurement: Maryland’s digital advertising tax was struck down, with refunds ordered for Apple, Google and Peacock TV—another reminder that ad policy is still a legal battleground. Brand Safety & Fraud Risk: Reports highlight how social media ads can cost consumers millions, while regulators and platforms face renewed pressure to curb deceptive targeting. Media & Tech in Ads: Meta and other players keep rolling out new ad tools and formats, but scrutiny over transparency and misuse keeps rising.
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