AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEuropean IP Update: Moldova became the 40th member of the European Patent Organisation, meaning European patent applications will automatically include Moldova from 1 June—boosting access to patent protection across Europe. Local Tech & Governance: At the Global Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan, city leaders stressed long-term heritage conservation and “smart governance,” pointing to tech-enabled approaches for sustainable urban development. San Marino Research Spotlight: USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. AI in Pop Culture: Boy George announced an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon,” aiming to give him more control over how the song is used. Ethics & Tech Industry: A U.S. HHS general counsel’s Corning stock trades raised ethics concerns, with an ethics office declining certification over non-compliance. Energy & Illicit Trade: A report describes ship-to-ship transfers used to move sanctioned Iranian oil, helping the regime keep selling despite pressure.
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