AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMedical Breakthrough: MIT researchers unveiled a wearable ultrasound “pacemaker sticker” that uses focused sound to trigger genetically engineered cells, aiming to regulate heart rhythms without surgery. Quantum Funding: French startup Quobly raised about $150M (€130M) to commercialize silicon spin-qubit chips, backed by STMicroelectronics and others. IPO Watch (India): CMR Green Technologies opened its ₹630.62 cr IPO at ₹182–₹192, targeting a June 10 listing. AI Hiring Trend: Tech layoffs topped 115,000, but companies are boosting demand for forward-deployed engineers to roll out and manage AI tools. EU Tech Sovereignty: The EU plans to unveil a plan to cut dependence on US and Asian tech by backing European digital alternatives. Cyber/Privacy: The AHA and Illinois hospitals urged a court to reject a lawsuit over website tracking used by Meta and Google, arguing the “crime-tort” exception shouldn’t apply. Robotics & Industry: Onto Innovation’s 4D Technology got FANUC approval as a cobot device supplier for automated high-precision inspection. Public Health Tech: Scotland is consulting on banning mobile phones in schools and launching a campaign urging parents not to share children’s images online.
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