AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Free Speech: Meta’s Oversight Board says major AI models are far more likely to refuse to criticise repressive political regimes when prompted from Australia, warning of “free speech infringements by proxy.” AI Regulation & Creators: Australia moves to set national rules for AI, including requirements for data centres to align power use with output and protections so creators can control how books, music, art and news are valued for training. Publishing & Culture: A football-books round-up spotlights soccer writing from Nick Hornby’s Fever Pitch to Ian Hamilton’s Faber Book of Soccer, arguing “thinking” about the game has a real audience. Local Creative Scene: Perth festival Festival of Fiction 2026 returns with a children’s author on the bill, while Sydney indie studio Featherweight Games sets a September 10 launch for co-op roguelite Chained Beasts after a strong Steam demo. Printing & Sustainability: Shepparton printing gets a greener push with guidance on vegetable-based inks and certified paper sourcing.
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