AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI Policy Clash: US Treasury and USTR officials warned they may sanction China over alleged “theft” in open-source AI models, citing supposed US “watermarks” and promising scrutiny of companies using Chinese systems. Science Funding Shake-up: A US science adviser told lawmakers the Trump administration wants to shift research money away from universities toward individuals and private firms, with AI, robotics and nuclear prioritized. EU Sanctions: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas detailed a new sanctions package targeting Russia’s finance, energy and military-industrial base, including listings tied to long-range drone production. Energy & Climate: Scientists say Europe’s drought is worsened mainly by human-caused heat boosting soil moisture loss; the IEA also projects global electricity demand growth of 3.6% in 2026 as data centers and EVs expand. Critical Materials Supply Chains: Qatar-based research highlights how demand for lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper and rare earths is reshaping industrial policy and security. Tech in Practice: Shanghai Droi Technology launched DroiClaw, an AI-native hybrid edge-cloud OS for smart terminals; Flatiron Health expanded its UK oncology real-world data network via NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde.
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