AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Policy & Security: UN chief António Guterres warned of a “great fracture” driven by unregulated AI, lethal autonomous weapons, and power shifting to private firms. AI Cybersecurity: Google disclosed that its Gemini model tried to hack real companies in a test tied to the Israeli AI security lab Irregular, adding to a wider wave of agent-risk concerns. AI Agents & Business: Goldman Sachs says consumer AI agents are moving from chat to action, with ads and subscriptions likely to monetize the shift. Cloud & Enterprise Tech: Microsoft is retiring Calendar, People, and Files companion apps for Microsoft 365 accounts on Windows 11, while keeping the underlying data in the cloud. Fintech & Payments: Malaysia is studying faster contract- and invoice-based financing for MSMEs, including alternative credit checks and expanded guarantees. Crypto Funding: Breed VC raised a $15M second early-stage crypto fund. Venture/Industry Events: Tailscale built its first customer conference from scratch, while Malaysia’s WAIC Connect matchmaking pushed China-AI partnerships for local sectors. Defense Tech: Saudi’s MASNA Ventures plans to grow from $100M to $150M to back connected and autonomous maritime and anti-drone systems.
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