AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Governance: EC-Council rolled out its Adopt. Defend. Govern. (ADG) AI framework plus a free AI readiness self-check to help firms manage AI security and compliance as governance lags deployment. Business Confidence: The Conference Board’s CEO confidence index fell to 47 in Q2 2026 from 59 in Q1, with leaders warning the economy is materially worse and risks are rising. Hiring Shift: New research finds entry-level hiring at AI-adopting companies is down about 80% per quarter since 2023, raising concerns about future talent pipelines. Fraud Case: Essex Police say a digital analytics founder, Christian Hunt, appeared in court facing multiple fraud charges tied to alleged deception of investors and employees. Small Business Scams: The Better Business Bureau warns of a new job scam where victims are asked to pay to “like and subscribe” to videos; losses average about $1,000. Regional Trade: ECOWAS moved to operationalize its Dangote-led Business Council to deepen private-sector participation and regional economic integration.
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