AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGeorgia Tech & STEM: Georgia Tech announced spring 2026 Faculty Honors for undergraduate students with perfect 4.0 averages, highlighting ongoing research-driven education. Cyber & Trust: Myth Detector says it found 230 AI-generated fake Facebook accounts backing Georgian Dream, with coordinated messaging tied to Irakli Kobakhidze—another push in the fight over online influence. Data Infrastructure in the region: Silknet started construction of Georgia’s first Tier-3 certified commercial data center, while separate coverage notes the Trans-Caspian fiber-optic line Sumgayit–Aktau is now laid, aiming to strengthen the Middle Corridor’s digital backbone. Energy & sanctions pressure: EU imports of petroleum products made from Russian crude via intermediaries reportedly doubled in July, with Georgia listed among key re-export hubs. Local tech/industry: Pasha Bank appointed Punhan Narimanov as CEO/chairman of its Georgian arm, bringing fintech leadership experience from PashaPay. Sports tech-adjacent: Georgia Tech’s volleyball White & Gold scrimmage is set for Aug. 15 in O’Keefe Gymnasium.
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