AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: Laboratory tests found Trichinella in meat linked to a Beirut restaurant, while at least 17 people—mostly children—were hospitalized in Akkar after suspected food poisoning. Authorities have shut the restaurant and a supplier as investigations continue. Cybersecurity: Apple warned users in 99 countries about targeted spyware attacks; a Beirut-based filmmaker was among those reporting a warning. Electricity: Lebanon began cutting power to about 100 public institutions over unpaid bills, deepening a crisis that leaves Beirut with as little as two to four hours of state electricity a day. Research: A regional Global Research Council meeting, organized with Lebanon’s National Council for Scientific Research, focused on curiosity-driven science and the need for stronger support for researchers. AI Policy: A recent assessment highlighted Lebanon’s weak AI governance, despite local engineers leading AI companies abroad, and called attention to the gap between technical talent and national readiness.
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