AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDigital Infrastructure: The US has pledged $17 million to digitise Colombo Port, introducing online systems to connect shipping firms, customs, immigration and port operators and speed cargo processing. AI and Elections: Sri Lanka’s Election Commission says social media and AI influenced voter behaviour in recent elections, warning the impact could grow more serious. Sovereign AI: Sri Lanka is seeking China’s support for a National Sovereign AI Computing Centre, as the country looks to build domestic AI capacity. Young Innovators: HUTCH’s IgnitX challenge drew 50 university teams; an IIT team won, with University of Moratuwa teams taking second and third places for digital customer-service ideas. Energy Technology: A 40-megawatt-hour battery storage system has been commissioned in Sri Lanka, adding capacity to support the power grid.
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