AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI in Agriculture: Chile is rolling out an AI early-warning system to predict infestations of Drosophila suzukii, using pest life-cycle data plus real-time weather to help soft-fruit growers cut losses, with trials aiming for a 30–60% reduction and free nationwide access after evaluation. Space Tech: Chile’s Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) hit a major build milestone by rotating its massive structure around its vertical axis for the first time—an engineering test to confirm it can point across the sky. Public Health: A new JAMA Neurology study finds dementia rates rose sharply over two decades in parts of Latin America and the Caribbean (notably Mexico, Peru and Puerto Rico), while staying stable in Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Cyber/Policy: An op-ed argues “data centre litigation” is emerging as courts increasingly weigh water, power and carbon impacts of AI infrastructure. Security/Trade: Chile authorities uncovered “narco-timber” tied to a record 108 tons of drugs, with cocaine and ketamine found impregnated in Bolivian wood shipments. Mining & Industry: Amerigo reported strong Q2 copper output from its Chile operation, while Galantas agreed to buy a crushing plant for its Andacollo Gold restart.
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