AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoElection Tech in Bosnia: Bosnia’s landmark vote opened with minor delays as new ballot scanners caused polling stations to briefly close, with officials saying the issues were being fixed by replacing the scanners. Digital Borders in the UK: Facial recognition upgrades are rolling out to UK e-gates, letting British travelers use their faces to speed up passport checks while still bringing passports for boarding. AI for Dementia Care (Taiwan): Taiwan’s Institute for Information Industry says an AI system can turn old photos, voice clips, and family stories into personalized videos for dementia therapy, after a proof-of-concept trial. Retail Pickup Tech (UK): Morrisons is piloting StrongPoint locker-based Click & Collect, adding real-time staff support via VoCoVo headsets to cut collection friction. Tech Jobs Reality Check: New data suggests AI isn’t wiping out tech work—open roles are rising while layoffs have slowed, with demand shifting toward hardware and AI infrastructure. Consumer Tech Picks: Mini PCs and better messaging apps are getting renewed attention, while tracker buyers are weighing alternatives to Samsung’s SmartTag 3.
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