AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoBRICS Culture: The second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting kicked off in Varanasi, focusing on the creative economy and ethical AI, with discussions on copyright and people-to-people cooperation. Culture & Diplomacy: Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova mocked Armenia’s “carrots and allergy” framing at SPIEF, arguing Moscow’s approach is about bilateral relations and dialogue. Sports Tourism: Labuan (Malaysia) announced its first-ever 42km international full marathon for June 6–7, with runners registered from Russia and other countries. LGBTQ+ in the spotlight: St. Petersburg raised a Pride flag at City Hall amid DEI backlash, underscoring how culture and identity remain public battlegrounds. Tech & Media Literacy: An Estonian study found many AI systems can be steered by propaganda-style prompts, especially weaker models in Russian. Arts & Ownership: Zurich’s Kunsthaus opened a new exhibition on Emil Bührle’s controversial collection, again raising questions about provenance and Nazi-era looting.
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