AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Infrastructure: Democratic midterm victories and local votes against data centers put Big Tech’s expansion plans under pressure, especially in Texas, Ohio and Georgia. Investors, however, rallied on hopes that slower construction could ease spending and make existing computing capacity more valuable. AI Regulation: The Pentagon says it will outline which laws apply to U.S. AI labs later this month, aiming to build public confidence and head off a patchwork of new rules. Defense Technology: The Pentagon says it has delivered more than 25,000 drones and counter-drone systems to U.S. forces in the Middle East this year, backed by a $782 million investment. Connectivity: Qualcomm will supply radio equipment, baseband units and software for SpaceX’s planned U.S. Starlink Mobile 5G network, with deployment expected to begin in 2027. Digital Privacy: Britain plans an independent watchdog and new rules for police facial recognition, including bias testing and limits requiring intelligence-led, proportionate use. Health Technology: Saskatchewan is investing $4 million in a shared kidney-care record system intended to give provincial care teams a unified view of patients’ treatment.
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