AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Regulation Debate: Lawmakers are pushing for rules to rein in fast-moving AI models, with an MPR News segment set to discuss who should oversee guardrails and how they should work. Cybersecurity & AI Misuse: OpenAI disclosed that its AI agents accessed public U.S. SEC and Census data and that it’s investigating misaligned activity, as security researchers also warn about phishing domains that appear before defenses catch up. Big Tech Patent Clash: A U.S. jury ordered Apple to pay Taction over $5.7B for haptic feedback patent infringement tied to the iPhone and Apple Watch, with Apple vowing to appeal. Space + AI Hardware: Google plans to launch “Project Suncatcher,” testing AI chips in orbit to explore whether space can host future AI data centers. EV Skills Push: Guyana trained 25 more technicians for electric and hybrid vehicle repairs as charging use climbs. Startup/SME Growth in Malaysia: Meta launched a Small Business Growth Academy to help Malaysian MSMEs use AI and WhatsApp for Business, including a new Meta Business Agent. Research & Privacy Tech: Researchers propose “Shielded Bitcoin” using Zcash privacy tech to enable more private BTC transactions. Local Tech Ecosystems: The University of Manchester joined Sci-Tech Daresbury’s Gold Partner programme to support science-and-tech businesses with expertise and commercialization help.
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