AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic-Sector Tech: Microsoft says services are fully restored after a roughly 36-hour outage disrupted government agencies, hospitals, courts and businesses worldwide. The company traced the fault to a network upgrade and ruled out a cyberattack or AI systems. AI Governance: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an order creating a National AI Council to guide responsible, safe and ethical AI development. Global Health Funding: Public Citizen and partner groups say U.S. budget documents show plans to withhold or redirect more than $600 million in family-planning funds and cut $1.66 billion in aid to lower- and middle-income countries. Climate Diplomacy: The UN climate chief urged COP31 negotiators to avoid delays as countries remain divided over fossil-fuel targets and the pace of emissions cuts. Yemen: The UN voiced alarm over attacks on civilians and infrastructure, urging all parties to respect international law as fighting and displacement continue.
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