AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEU Cloud & DMA: Amazon argues EU rules meant for gatekeepers shouldn’t be extended to cloud services, warning of legal uncertainty and extra costs that could slow innovation. Digital Safety: A UK think tank says mandatory age verification for social media could worsen risks for children, including blackmail and abuse, and may exclude adults from online services. Telecom Rollout: A study expects direct-to-cell satellite use to grow fast but still underperform early hype, with demand mainly tied to trips rather than everyday coverage. German Industry & Security: Rheinmetall secured a €5.7bn Romania package for Lynx vehicles, Skyranger air defense and ammunition, with technology transfer and deliveries from 2028–2030. Mobility Tech: Uber, NVIDIA and Autobrains plan a Munich robotaxi service pending regulator approval. Space Science: Astronomers report magnetic fields on seven “hot Jupiter” exoplanets, based on wind behavior. Health Watch: Experts warn an Ebola outbreak in Africa is likely worse than official figures, citing delayed detection and weak contact tracing. Textiles for Work: Germany’s DITF unveiled a self-powered cooling workwear system that uses movement to drive airflow and reduce overheating risk. Energy Micro-Finance: Bavaria’s Chiemgau region is using the locally created “Chiemgauer” play-money currency to keep spending local and cut emissions.
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