AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Governance: EC-Council rolled out its Adopt. Defend. Govern. AI framework plus a free readiness self-assessment tool, aiming to help firms manage AI governance, security, and compliance with controls aligned to the EU AI Act and ISO/IEC 42001. Cyber/Industry Tech: ABB was selected to support an intelligent chemical production facility in Zhangzhou, Fujian, using Ethernet-APL for high-speed, real-time connectivity to enable more autonomous operations. Health & Safety Tech: South Africa’s workplace safety experts warn that adopting new tech must strengthen human accountability, not replace it, as laws require safe environments. Fire Testing Risk: Australia’s CSIRO fire testing lab closure is raising alarms about future building-safety backlogs and weaker product scrutiny. Retail Tech: Ocado and Asda agreed to upgrade Asda’s online grocery operations using Ocado’s front-end, fulfillment, and last-mile software starting in 2027. Mobility/EV Policy: Tesla threatens legal action against Manitoba after being excluded from the province’s EV rebate program. Research & Imaging: NIR-II imaging is gaining traction in preclinical research for higher-contrast, deeper monitoring, supporting translational studies.
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