AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoFacial Recognition Rollout: Georgia’s interior coordination minister Mamuka Mdinaradze says the government wants to install facial recognition cameras nationwide and buy new anti-drone tech, responding to AlgorithmWatch claims about Russian-made systems and protest surveillance. Energy Sanctions Pivot: Georgia’s Kulevi refinery plans to stop processing Russian crude in August–September 2026, switching to non-Russian supplies and expanding automation with Honeywell, while also planning bitumen and later jet fuel production. Regional Tech & Security: A new KPMG report says Central Asia and the Caucasus are rapidly scaling AI in industry and boosting cybersecurity budgets, with many firms expecting revenue growth. Transport & Trade Links: Kazakhstan–Georgia cooperation keeps moving forward, including plans for higher-level talks and investment across sectors like IT, energy, and logistics corridors. Education Reform: Georgia’s education ministry outlines new STEM and humanitarian textbooks by 2028 and a phased school-uniform rollout, including a physics cover tied to Georgia’s first satellite.
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