AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoGlacier Safety Tech: ETH Zurich researchers used a fibre-optic cable on the Gorner Glacier to map hidden crevasses, finding more internal damage than expected—an advance for understanding and reducing collapse risk. Medical Robotics in Switzerland: ETH Zurich and University of Zurich teams unveiled a magnetic robotic fetoscope to improve laser precision in twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome surgery, aiming to make the procedure easier and more successful. Neuro Drug Delivery (Swiss pharma): Novartis agreed to pay $125M for Sironax’s blood-brain barrier crossing platform, betting on faster delivery of neurological therapies. AI Governance & Sovereignty: Inside Cohere’s “sovereignty” push, co-founder Nick Frosst points to a real-world risk: governments can shut off access to frontier models. Public Transport Costs: Greenpeace research says ticket prices rose in 14 European capitals, including Switzerland, and calls for affordable “climate tickets.” Finance Tokenization: India and Singapore moved tokenized finance pilots into live use, signaling blockchain’s shift toward day-to-day settlement. Forever Chemicals Warning: Campaigners warn AI data-center growth could drive a “tidal wave” of PFAS expansion unless regulators act fast.
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