AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI in Research: OpenAI is rolling out free ChatGPT access for up to 100,000 academic researchers, starting with 10,000, aiming to speed scientific discovery. Semiconductors & Investment: Taiwan’s ASE Technology will lift 2026 capex by $2B to about $10.5B as advanced packaging demand stays strong. Battery Tech: The Raymond lithium battery line won “Material Handling Innovation of the Year,” highlighting longer-lasting warehouse power. AI Governance: An Oxford bishop urged governments to keep ultimate control of AI, warning that public trust can’t keep up with rapid change. Tech Security: South Korea reports a sharp drop in technology-leak prosecutions, citing a shortage of specialized prosecutors. Regulation & Platforms: India says Meta will appear before the government to explain policy and technical issues. Energy & Payments: New Zealand’s Eftpos is launching biometric payment terminals (face/palm) for cardless transactions. Business & Manufacturing: Syrma SGS Technology posted a big Q1 profit jump on scaling automotive, consumer, and exports. Space Comms: China launched satellites to test new communication technologies.
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