AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSodium-ion batteries: General Motors is pushing sodium-ion into grid-scale storage, while a new high-entropy cathode design from Indian and US researchers reports fast charging and ~84% capacity retention after 250 rapid cycles, aiming to make cheaper, durable storage more practical. AI and chips geopolitics: Chris Miller argues China is “underspending” on AI and chips versus US urgency, leaning on domestic ecosystems like Huawei. US-China tech blacklist: Beijing condemned the latest Pentagon move adding major Chinese firms (including Alibaba and Baidu) to a military-linked list, warning of “unreasonable suppression” of Chinese companies. AI in business and markets: Podean named Sarang Fegde CTO to accelerate AI and marketplace tech; Legora is expanding its legal AI footprint across London and EMEA. Tech for everyday energy and food: UNSW researchers brewed espresso-like coffee using ultrasound with up to 75% less energy; Ireland’s trial found hydrotreated vegetable oil can cut fishing emissions versus diesel. Space and defense tech: ICEYE closed a €1bn funding round valuing it above €10bn for sovereign intelligence; Premier Graphene’s Mexican unit won two military contracts. Regional tech growth: West Yorkshire launched Tech West Yorkshire to connect its tech ecosystem; GCC and East Asia ties deepen as LEAP East debuts in Hong Kong.
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