AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSpace & Rockets: Japan cleared a major milestone for reusable launch tech with its first successful lift-off-and-landing test, aiming to cut costs by reusing parts. AI & Big Tech Courtroom Clash: Apple sued OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft tied to iPhone hardware plans, escalating a partnership-turned-rivalry. EV Batteries & Charging: BYD is touting longer-range battery tech and faster charging while running a 15,000km Rome-to-Hong Kong drive featuring its Denza Z9GT fleet. Clean Cooking Finance: African nations secured $900M to expand cleaner cooking fuels and stoves, targeting the health toll from polluting household smoke. Mining & Transport Tech: BRICS transport ministers backed a resolution pushing future-ready transport tech across road, rail, air and waterways. Agriculture AI: Manipal University Jaipur and Rajasthan’s agriculture department signed an MoU to use AI and smart tools for sustainable farming. Smart Cities: Malaysia’s Kemaman council rolled out motion-sensor LED “smart decorative” lighting for a pedestrian walkway. Privacy & Social Media: Meta removed Instagram’s AI image feature after backlash over consent and misuse risks.
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