AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEU-India Power Play: Von der Leyen and Modi are pushing a “dynamic new era” after the EU-India trade deal, with an investment agreement now the missing piece. Market Mood: Tech-led stocks slid as oil prices rose and investors worried the AI rally looks bubble-like, turning to exotic hedges. AI in the Public Sector: Malta is giving citizens free access to ChatGPT Plus and Microsoft Copilot for a year, with a short course to unlock it. Data & Ads Arms Race: Publicis agreed to buy LiveRamp for about $2.2bn to boost data co-creation for “smarter agents.” Geopolitics via the Internet: Iran is floating plans to charge for subsea cables under the Strait of Hormuz, raising new risks for global connectivity. Energy & Industry: Portugal is betting on industrialised construction to scale housing faster, while Ireland’s data centres face pressure from high electricity costs. Sports Tech Meets Reality: Ukraine is courting New Zealand on drone production as Europe’s defence tech push accelerates.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.