AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPhysical AI Push: LG and Nvidia signed an MoU to debut a bipedal humanoid in Q1 2027, using Nvidia’s Isaac GR00T and Jetson Thor while LG handles sensors/actuators and LG Energy Solution supplies batteries, with a larger AI computing push planned for South Korea. AI Supply-Chain Pressure: The US is preparing to tell about 35 countries to choose sides in the AI race with China, warning they could be excluded from a US-led AI coalition if they join Beijing’s framework. Korean War Talks: South Korea’s President Lee Jae-myung proposed direct talks with North Korea to formally end the Korean War and discuss steps to curb Pyongyang’s nuclear advances. Chip Market Reality Check: Apple is reportedly testing Chinese memory chips as AI-driven demand strains global supply and pricing, despite US political and security constraints. Patent Boom, Quality Worries: South Korea’s patent filings jumped ~30% in H1 on AI-assisted submissions, but officials and critics say quality and examination standards need fresh debate. Legal Ruling: South Korea’s Supreme Court voided a decision in a startup idea-theft dispute involving Jinhaksa and ordered a retrial. Energy & Industry: GM sold its stake in a Samsung SDI battery venture in Indiana and is restarting production at an Ohio joint venture after a shutdown, reflecting EV demand uncertainty.
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