AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI and Investment: AT&T says nearly 500 AI-agent workflows are already running, with plans to triple that number next year. The push comes as OpenAI reported $10.9 billion in quarterly operating losses, even as revenue rose 50%, highlighting the cost of the AI race. Business Disruption: A global Microsoft outage disrupted companies and public agencies, renewing concerns about reliance on cloud services. Regional Trade: Leaders arriving in Manila for the ASEAN summit are expected to discuss economic cooperation, while APEC business representatives in Shenzhen are pressing for practical gains in digital trade, connectivity and AI. Startup Finance: Egypt is exploring a dedicated fund to help startups secure capital and scale. SME Strain: Nigerian breadmakers say high energy costs and expensive loans have forced about 40% of members to close in two years. Corporate Leadership: Jensen Huang’s resignation as Nvidia CEO has drawn public support from tech leaders, underscoring the company’s importance to the AI industry.
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