AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpace & Science Tragedy: American marine biologist Dr. Kent Carpenter was shot dead in the Philippines, prompting calls for justice and renewed focus on protecting the Verde Island Passage, a global hotspot for marine shorefish diversity. Public Safety Tech: Manila launched a disaster preparedness caravan featuring emergency equipment and CPR demonstrations, aiming to boost community resilience and response skills. AI in Everyday Life (and Exams): South Korea is investigating cheating on a national certification test using AI smart glasses that capture questions, send them to a phone, and display answers in real time. Data Centers Cooling: ExhaustFlow Technologies says its airflow management system can boost cooling capacity for air-cooled chiller plants by up to 25%, targeting AI-driven heat stress. Fintech & Payments: Velocity raised $38M Series A to expand stablecoin-based treasury and cross-border settlement for enterprises. Energy & Industry: Kandi Technologies began production of battery-swap equipment in Lin’an to support heavy-duty truck swap infrastructure. Geopolitics & Trade: The Strait of Hormuz blockade and shipping toll proposal raises new risks for global energy flows. Health: Researchers report a blood test marker that may flag Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms.
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