AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoQuantum Communications: A new review says satellites could extend quantum key distribution over global distances, but reliable worldwide coverage still depends on building the necessary satellite network. Research Investment: Malaysia’s 2027 budget sets aside RM6 billion for research and commercialisation, with additional funding aimed at moving local semiconductor firms into higher-value work. Misinformation Check: Researchers found no collapse in AfD or MAGA account activity after strikes on Yandex data centres, contradicting viral claims about disrupted bot networks. Clinical AI: A review of roughly 4,000 studies found code was shared in just 12%, and was rarely reproducible—raising concerns about checking prediction tools used in healthcare. AI Safety: A former OpenAI researcher told UK MPs that AI firms are taking “catastrophically high” risks and alleged staff felt pressure to downplay safety concerns. Climate and Aviation: Severe clear-air turbulence over the North Atlantic rose 55% from 1979 to 2020, researchers report, as warming strengthens wind shear. Earhart Search: Researchers reached remote Nikumaroro, where they plan to investigate a satellite-image anomaly for clues to Amelia Earhart’s missing plane.
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