AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoHeat & Health: Europe’s record-breaking summer heat has already killed over 25,000 people, with Switzerland named among the affected countries—highlighting how low air-conditioning coverage turns extreme temperatures into mass-casualty risk. Food Security: Russia-Ukraine grain-port closures are colliding with fertilizer shortages and drought-stressed crops, triggering a fresh food price shock as export contracts collapse. AI Privacy on Mac: OpenAI’s new ChatGPT “Computer History” for Mac can build a timeline of user activity across selected apps and sites (opt-in, off by default), with access rolling out to Switzerland and the EEA. Swiss Tech & Law: Zurich-based DeepJudge unveiled an Agent Handoff Protocol to move work context between AI tools, aiming to reduce rework when switching platforms. Drones & Trade: The US announced up to 100% tariffs on “sensitive” drones and components, while capping many allied imports (including Switzerland) at 15%, reshaping costs for drone buyers. Lyme Vaccine Watch: EU regulators are studying a Lyme disease vaccine candidate from Pfizer and Valneva after trial results showed ~70% efficacy. Swiss Diplomacy: Switzerland appointed ETH-trained Dr Thomas Oertle as ambassador-designate to Ghana, Benin and Togo.
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