AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI Governance Push: New Zealand’s Labour Party unveiled an AI action plan that includes an Office of AI, an online safety regulator, and rules aimed at protecting creators and setting expectations for businesses and public services. SMB Cybersecurity: Kaspersky Next Optimum added Security Modules (email, workload, vulnerability management, and more) so smaller firms can strengthen defenses without ripping out existing tools. Energy Capital for SMBs: The U.S. DOE and SBA launched the SBIC-E initiative to route private capital into small businesses building energy and critical tech, including AI, semiconductors, and advanced materials. Government Support Made Easier: Singapore’s BizSG portal (launching Sept. 30) will use AI to match companies with grants and services, acting like a “digital concierge” for SMEs. Trade-Tariff Pressure: Canada-U.S. procurement retaliation escalated as Trump ordered removal of Canadian-origin products from federal contract lists, adding uncertainty for small suppliers. Main Street Mood: NFIB’s August optimism stayed above the long-term average, but owners reported higher uncertainty and cost pressure.
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