AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAUKUS Scrutiny: Australia’s nuclear-submarine path is under the microscope as a public inquiry led by Peter Garrett weighs costs, delivery and nuclear waste, with a new plan to buy three used US Virginia-class boats and start rotations through HMAS Stirling from 2027. AI Infrastructure Push: Megaport has secured four AI infrastructure contracts worth A$594m and launched a A$827m raise to build a distributed AI inference cloud across its global data-centre footprint. Quantum for Defence: Q-CTRL released a quantum computing white paper outlining how quantum optimisation could speed decision cycles for defence logistics and C4ISR systems by 2027. Cybersecurity Scaling: Anthropic expanded Project Glasswing to about 150 organisations across 15+ countries after partners found 10,000+ high/critical software vulnerabilities. Energy & Grid Pressure: Reports warn data-centre growth could drive power-price spikes, while Australia’s energy transition continues toward a cleaner, more flexible grid. Health Research: RMIT and partners are launching an AI-enabled digital twin project to improve autism detection and care for children born preterm. Home Tech: Google Home is rolling out Gemini features in Australia, including pet-aware responses and home event summaries. Economy Watch: Australia’s productivity slowdown and weak growth are raising stagflation concerns as the RBA weighs further rate moves.
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