AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSemiconductor Push: India’s Semicon 2.0 (Rs 1.27 lakh crore) is expanding beyond chipmaking into design, machines, materials, advanced packaging and talent, with SEMICON India 2026 drawing major global players and investment pledges including Lam Research (Rs 9,298 crore) and Applied Materials (Rs 3,600 crore). AI & Power Demand: An IMF note says AI could lift European productivity by about 1% over five years, but also risks wider inequality, job displacement and higher electricity demand as data centres already consume around 3% of Europe’s power. Local Tech Visibility: RecensioAI reports that missing basic Google Business Profile details can leave businesses invisible to both Google and AI search, with notable gaps in websites, phone numbers and opening hours across the US and Netherlands. Netherlands Energy Innovation: University of Groningen research explores solar panel materials that could harvest “hot” electrons longer, aiming to push beyond the long-quoted 33% conversion limit. Dutch Infrastructure & Markets: The Netherlands’ ecoduct bridge approach highlights how habitat connectivity can be improved at scale, while New Amsterdam’s modernised market plans show how infrastructure upgrades can protect local vendors during construction.
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