AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSpace & Defense: ISRO’s K Sivan said Gaganyaan will prioritize human safety and reliability over “optimum performance,” while a defense tech adviser claimed Russian MESH relays may be helping control Shahed drones over Kyiv (no independent confirmation). AI Policy & Governance: Trump is expected to appoint Jay Clayton as an AI czar, as debate grows over how to regulate frontier AI without harming U.S. leadership. Finance & Crypto: RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra reiterated a cautious stance on private cryptocurrencies, backing distributed ledger tech and pointing to CBDCs for cross-border payments. Big Tech & Tax: Meta is accused of using AI data center buildouts to exploit federal tax credits, with the company describing projects as “pilot models.” Semiconductors: ASML shares jumped after Samsung expanded High-NA EUV plans for mass DRAM by 2028. Ecosystems & Hardware: Meta is pushing its Muse AI agent into DIY hardware via a free USB-C “Home Link” for subscribers. Health Tech & Society: Oxford Hospitals Charity launched a £500,000 drive for Oxford Heart Centre equipment, and an AI/tech STEM push in Malaysia used F1 acceleration science to spark interest in STEM.
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