AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoImmigration & STEM Workforce: A federal judge struck down Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee as an unlawful tax needing congressional approval, after chaos when thousands rushed to beat the deadline. AI Testing in Government: GSA says it will add 60 more agencies to its USAi AI evaluation platform by end of 2026, expanding a shared “sandbox” for safer AI trials. Public Health Drug Results: UT Southwestern researchers reported an experimental antibody targeting PCDH7 shrank non-small cell lung tumors in preclinical models, including therapy-resistant cases. Diabetes & Metabolism Research: Boehringer Ingelheim’s survodutide phase 3 results highlight fat loss in visceral and liver compartments, not just scale weight. Space/Computing Infrastructure: Italy’s CINECA put an IQM Radiance 54 quantum computer into operation, aiming to boost optimization, simulation, and machine learning research. Local Tech & Services: DC rolled out a redesigned beta version of its city website with new digital services and planned AI features. Climate & Wildfire Research Funding: Reporting from the University of Washington describes anxiety over proposed U.S. Forest Service funding cuts as wildfire smoke worsens. STEM Education: Launch Pad STEM Camp taught aviation and aerospace challenges to grades 3–7 students. Energy/Industry Collaboration: Canada’s PTRC and India’s Oil India signed a framework on CCUS, geothermal, and clean energy tech research.
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