AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoService Outages: Microsoft says it has restored Microsoft 365 after a global disruption hit Outlook, Teams and other services, underscoring how heavily businesses and public services rely on a few major platforms. Clean Transport: Chinese technology is helping drive Kenya’s electric motorcycle push; riders report lower running costs, while local firm Roam sources about 60% of its bikes’ components by value from China. Power for Tech: Ho Chi Minh City is planning new grid capacity as data centres and semiconductor projects raise electricity demand and the city seeks high-tech investment. Aviation Systems: A U.S. nationwide flight halt exposed the risks of aging air-traffic equipment; officials linked the disruption to overloaded systems and a technology upgrade. AI Safety: New York has launched a state-backed center to test advanced AI models and help review safety frameworks due under state law from 2027. Code Verification: Google DeepMind says its AI agents helped formally verify key security properties in Signal’s code in four weeks, with a proof assistant checking the results. Robotics: A kestrel-inspired flying robot uses adjustable wings to ride updrafts, potentially enabling longer-lasting inspections in hard-to-reach places.
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