AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoEU AI Push: The European Commission has opened bidding for up to seven “AI gigafactories” with as much as €10bn in public funding and a target of €20bn private investment, aiming to boost Europe’s own compute for frontier AI and cut reliance on US and China. SME Tech & Security: The Eclipse Foundation and OWASP signed an MoU to help open-source projects and software teams prepare for the EU Cyber Resilience Act, with practical security resources for maintainers and manufacturers. Italian Business Climate: INAIL’s WORKLIMATE project flags a heat-safety blind spot in Italy, warning that many workers are poorly informed about heat risks and warning signs. Startup Growth (Italy-linked): Soulloop, which recently launched its app in Italian, acquired Astrolumi.AI to expand conversational astrology into new channels like WhatsApp. Energy & Industry: Iveco Group confirmed CFO Anna Tanganelli will leave after Tata Motors’ tender process completes, while also reporting Q2 results showing revenue growth but weaker profitability amid planned investments. Hiring & Skills: A PR report highlights Chandigarh University’s biotech/pharma placement push (178 placements, 261 internships), underscoring how employers are tightening demand for job-ready skills.
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