AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Security: Sophos has launched tools to detect and control unapproved AI use, as researchers warn that a hidden backdoor can be planted in an AI model’s memory with little disruption to the rest of the system. AI Investment: An India-focused fund led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani has raised ₹3,000 crore (about $315 million) for AI and deep-tech companies, with plans for 12–15 investments over the next two to three years. Energy Storage: Four-hour battery storage is now cheaper than gas peaker plants in all 43 markets assessed by Wood Mackenzie, as falling battery costs meet gas supply constraints and fuel-price volatility. Quantum Communications: A review highlights satellite-based quantum key distribution as a promising route to secure long-distance communications, though global coverage will require more satellite infrastructure. AI Infrastructure: Voyant Photonics plans a silicon-photonic switching chip for data-center networks, while nVent and AMD are developing integrated cooling for AMD’s AI rack platform.
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