AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoImmunology & Cancer: UCLA researchers report creatine may boost tumor-fighting immune activity by strengthening dendritic cells, based on mouse and human-cell work (not yet tested in patients). Demographics & Tech: An NBER study argues iPhone-era smartphone adoption after 2007 may explain 33%–52% of the fertility decline for women ages 15–44, linking more online activity and fewer in-person interactions to fewer births. Consumer Protection: The FTC is sending nearly $3M in refunds to 1,821 homeowners tied to a mortgage relief scam that promised lower payments and foreclosure prevention while collecting millions. AI & Work: A report describes “human data” startups paying high-skilled contractors to create training materials for AI systems, shifting labeling work toward experts like PhD physicists and physicians. Public Health: Cyclosporiasis cases are surging nationwide, with guidance focused on contaminated food/water and staying safe while outbreaks are investigated. D.C.-Area STEM & Education: ScholarCHIPS, based in part on D.C. connections, announced its largest scholar class, supporting students affected by parental incarceration with scholarships and mentoring. Policy & Elections Tech: A federal judge tossed DOJ’s push for New York’s unredacted voter rolls, marking the 12th straight loss in the voter-data fight.
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