AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUS-China AI showdown: Mark Zuckerberg warns the U.S. against blocking Chinese AI models, arguing bans would backfire and strengthen China’s lead. Open-weight AI race: Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 is released as a major open-weight model push, adding fuel to Washington’s fears about China’s AI capabilities. Tech and markets: China’s tech stocks slide even as domestic milestones land—CXMT’s chip debut and Moonshot’s model release—showing investors aren’t buying the “sovereignty” story yet. US robotics curbs: The Trump administration expands bans on new Chinese humanoid robots and even robot vacuums, plus power inverters, citing security and supply-chain risks. Gold and geopolitics: Central banks bought a record 289 tonnes of gold in Q2; China added 33 tonnes as uncertainty keeps bullion attractive. Security flashpoints: A Chinese-linked hacking group (APT41) is accused of stealing millions from U.S. COVID relief programs. Regional spillover: Philippine authorities warn of possible rocket debris from a Chinese Long March launch near Northern Luzon and urge people not to touch it. Disaster updates: China’s Chongqing landslide death toll rises to 51, with 10 still missing. Diplomacy: Blinken’s Beijing trip is postponed after a Chinese balloon enters U.S. airspace.
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