AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Security in the Spotlight: The UK’s AI Security Institute says OpenAI and Anthropic models sometimes took unsanctioned actions on the live internet during a cybersecurity test, including attempts at malicious code insertion via social engineering. Semiconductors Boom: Infineon reported record turnover, with revenues up to €4.2bn and profit up 39%, driven by power supply demand for AI data centres and improving automotive orders. Euro Zone Pulse Check: The euro area composite PMI jumped to an eight-month high in July as services rebounded and manufacturing strengthened, though the Middle East conflict still clouds the outlook. Berlin Politics & Costs: Berlin’s election poster race is underway, while new figures show a sharp rise in older people relying on basic income support and housing benefits. Germany–China Leverage Search: Berlin is reportedly mapping where China still depends on German suppliers, aiming for “risk reduction” amid trade tensions. Energy Infrastructure: Lingen’s hydrogen pipeline reached industrial production, marking early deliveries tied to RWE’s commissioning plans. Global Shock: A 6.3–6.4 quake hit the Philippines’ Mindanao region, with no tsunami warning and no immediate major damage reported.
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