AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Identity Market: China’s face-licensing platforms are turning everyday people into “digital actors,” letting users license their likeness for AI dramas, ads and games, with fees that can reach thousands of yuan per episode and commissions for platforms. Digital Governance & Retail Media: India’s LPG subsidy rollout is getting a biometric Aadhaar gate: from Oct 1, 2026, domestic consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to book subsidised refills at the regulated price; 27.43 crore (89.9%) already done, and those who skip pay market rates instead. Payments Friction: Fuel retailers and petroleum traders are pushing back on UPI Merchant Discount Rate charges for transactions above Rs 2,000, warning it could squeeze margins and push some stations toward cash. Ad/Platform Legal: Meta is facing a Bombay High Court fight after disabling Blink Digital India’s Business Manager accounts and pages; Blink seeks account restoration and damages over Rs 1,000 crore. OOH/Brand Safety: Kenya’s motorists group is demanding a forensic audit of a government-to-government fuel import arrangement after claims of “middlemen,” raising questions about pricing and commissions. Media & Measurement: Google’s ad detection tool in Chrome is being positioned as a way for marketers to better assess ad experiences.
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