AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI and work protections: The UN’s ILO says AI gains must be shared with workers via better wages, stronger labour protections and inclusive growth, warning that policy choices—not the tech itself—will shape whether AI reduces or deepens inequality. Workers’ rights under pressure: The ITUC reports labour rights are worsening globally, with justice access denied in 72% of countries surveyed and the right to strike violated in 87%, while Europe and the Americas hit their worst average ratings since 2014. UK transparency vs reputational fallout: Britain released a second batch of documents on Peter Mandelson’s US ambassador appointment, including thousands of messages, as ministers face renewed scrutiny over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein. Youth employment squeeze in the UK: With NEET youth at a 12-year high (over 1M aged 16–24), a UK minister urged unemployed young people to consider the Armed Forces as a route into work and training. EU passenger rights risk: A report warns proposed EU261 changes could cut off air links for remote regions by raising costs for thin routes, potentially forcing airlines to withdraw services. Hiring and investment signals: France’s Choose France summit secured €93bn in commitments, including SoftBank’s €45bn AI data-centre pledge; meanwhile, Revolut’s Paris expansion targets 200 jobs by 2030 and Hikma plans 350 new Ohio jobs after a $267m investment.
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