AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Policy & Jobs: Bill Gates warns AI could become the “worst source of injustice,” citing job losses, fraud/surveillance risks, and threats from dangerous information—while arguing leaders lack a real plan. Swiss Corporate Tech: Lonza appoints Samanta Cimitan as Chief Commercial Officer from Jan 2027, and Avaloq names Nidhi Singh as Chief Product and Development Officer in Zurich. Quantum-Resistant Chips: SEALSQ and IC’Alps progress QASIC, aiming to bake post-quantum security into customer-owned specialized chips for cybersecurity, medical devices, and cars. Particle Physics Milestone (PSI): At PSI, a Swiss-led proof test (P³) produced first positrons using a 15-tesla high-temperature superconducting solenoid—an important step for the Future Circular Collider. Energy & Data Platforms: BKW and Microsoft build a cloud-based AI weather and geospatial platform to help renewable-heavy grids predict conditions faster. Swiss Watch Trade Dispute: A London court orders Samsung to pay Swatch Group US$11.6m over copied smartwatch display trademarks. Climate Risk Watch: Authorities monitor a potentially unstable hanging glacier on the Weisshorn above Randa, with no immediate threat but increased observation. Disaster Update (Nepal-Tibet): Flash floods after a landslide and blocked river leave at least 95 dead and hundreds missing, including dozens of foreign tourists.
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