AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI + Energy Transition: The IEA says global EV sales jumped 20% in 2025 to over 20 million, with the next battleground shifting to “software-defined vehicles” powered by AI, batteries, and semiconductors. Grid for Data Centers: Malaysia’s TNB is pushing a RM43B grid modernisation plan, using a “Green Lane” approach to cut data-centre connection timelines from 36 months to as little as 12. AI Funding + Startups: Bajaj Finserv will invest up to Rs 2,000 crore over five years in AI and tech-led startups, partnering with IIT-Bombay on AI, cybersecurity, and quantum research. Enterprise AI Economics: AI.cc reports that inference pricing near $0.10 per million tokens is changing enterprise AI from cost center to revenue driver, enabling new product and pricing models. Cybersecurity Watch: ESET’s APT report flags China-aligned groups targeting maritime, energy, and AI robotics, alongside continued Russia-focused activity in Ukraine. Defense AI Debate: AI military ethics are heating up as governments and firms weigh autonomy in warfare, with Vatican concerns adding pressure. Industrial IoT: BlackPearl’s BlackBeard platform wins IoT Evolution’s Industrial IoT Product of the Year for unified telemetry, control, monitoring, and firing.
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