AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEU Chips Strategy: The EU’s new semiconductor push (Chips Act 2.0 plus Cloud and AI rules) aims for “tech sovereignty,” but analysts say Europe will still have to lean on Asian giants like Samsung and SK hynix to catch up. Slovakia–AI & Industry: At ITAPA 2026, Slovakia’s AI envoy argued the country can win by deploying AI in industry, using nuclear-backed power and ready industrial sites—while avoiding oversized “hyperscaler” builds. Cybersecurity (Slovakia-linked research): ESET reports the Gentlemen ransomware group is using a modular EDR-killing framework (GentleKiller) with BYOVD-style driver swapping, targeting hundreds of security processes. EU Budget Fight: EU leaders are set to clash over the next 7-year budget and new revenue sources, with Ireland asked to propose options by October. Local Tech/Industry: Evonik plans further restructuring and job cuts through 2029, citing digitalization and efficiency moves. Travel Tech Impact: Heathrow warns Schengen travelers about extra queues from the Entry/Exit System, which uses biometric checks. Diplomacy with Tech Angle: Coverage of PM Modi’s France–Slovakia trip highlights agreements tied to digital tech, quantum communication, and research.
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