AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Funding & Data Centres: Wispr AI raised $280M Series B at a $2B valuation, pushing its natural speech-to-text dictation tech and previewing its first proprietary model, Canto. Tech & Compliance: NTT Data says 97% of Spanish firms are considering moving AI infrastructure due to geopolitical concerns, while Cegid expands support for Mexico’s labor reform—an example of how compliance tech is spreading across borders. Banking/Markets Pulse: Europe stocks were mixed with Spain barely moving; Spain’s inflation picked up in July on energy costs. Energy Policy: Spain’s PP demands continuity for the Trillo nuclear plant after Almaraz was extended to 2030, arguing the nuclear closure plan is ideological. Wildfire Response: The EU deployed rescEU aircraft and helicopters to Belgium and Spain, while Andalusia’s government defended its fire-prevention strategy amid calls for parliamentary explanations. Security/Crime: Three Brits were arrested over alleged will-tricking of a 91-year-old pensioner in Spain, and police busted a cybercrime ring accused of stealing €30M. Corporate Moves: BBVA is reported to have reached nearly 25% of its new €1,000M buyback plan in week two. Spain-Adjacent Investment: Inditex’s Zara logistics push in Arteixo highlights how Spain’s retail giants keep investing in speed and automation.
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