AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAuto Tech & National Security: U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy demanded Ford cut ties with Chinese battery maker CATL, arguing tech dependence threatens security and jobs, while Ford says it’s a limited licensing deal. Cybercrime: Microsoft says hackers used AI-assisted CEO email impersonation and fake invoice threads to trick finance teams into sending nearly $50,000 via ACH. AI Policy & Kids Online: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed new laws restricting addictive social media features for kids under 16 and banning AI companion-chatbot toys. AI Safety Debate: Lawmakers renewed calls for new AI rules after Anthropic-linked warnings about existential risk and misuse. Energy Storage: NeoVolta secured up to $30M in credit to expand U.S. battery energy storage manufacturing in Georgia. Semiconductors & Markets: Reuters reports Kioxia is considering a U.S. listing to boost liquidity and investor access, spotlighting AI chip supply-chain plays. Security & Defense: Iran released video claiming it seized a modern U.S. undersea drone from Anduril, raising new questions about operational risk in contested waters.
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