AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSTEM Policy in D.C.: A House panel advanced bills on protecting communications networks and improving connectivity, with lawmakers zeroing in on robocall fraud and network security. AI + Grid Costs: In the Washington region, PJM says data-center growth tied to the AI boom is driving electricity demand faster than supply, setting up higher future power costs and a new fight over who pays. Space Science: NASA’s Webb Telescope confirmed a giant “super puff” planet, Beta Pictoris d, found via its atmospheric signature—an approach that could speed up planet hunting. Fusion Robotics: Italian aerospace firm Sòphia High Tech unveiled ROMAN, a robotic arm built to inspect and maintain the inside of a nuclear fusion reactor where humans can’t safely operate. Health Tech + Regulation: FDA accepted Pfizer’s TALZENNA plus XTANDI for priority review to expand use earlier in metastatic prostate cancer, while Celcuity pushed forward with an FDA-approved breast cancer drug. Food Safety: Reports warn about lettuce and other produce amid cyclospora concerns. Public Health + Care: A new dementia-care activity concept emphasizes rhythm and timing to reduce agitation and support caregiver connection. Cybersecurity: A DHS network breach and AI prompt-injection attacks point to the same weak spot: organizations granting trusted access faster than they can verify it.
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