AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoLocal Health & Research: The Progeria Research Foundation’s Race for Research is marking 25 years with a Sept. 19 event in Peabody, aiming to accelerate a cure for Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome, a rare genetic condition that causes rapid aging in children. AI & Computing Infrastructure: TechCrunch Mobility reports Waymo is using a custom 5nm silicon chip in its next-gen robotaxi system to handle massive sensor data before it reaches the driving “brain,” underscoring how specialized hardware is becoming central to autonomous vehicles. Data Centers & Power: NVIDIA is partnering with Cloverleaf Infrastructure to expand U.S. digital infrastructure for AI buildouts, with NVIDIA taking a minority stake as the industry races to secure long-lived power and site development. Biotech Funding: Abcuro secured $66M to continue clinical work after earlier trial results fell short for a rare muscle disorder, with a new push aimed at another clinical trial. Policy/Legal Watch (DC): The U.S. Supreme Court allowed construction to continue on a new White House ballroom while courts review a challenge, keeping the project moving for now. Cybersecurity/Scams: A cyber fraud report describes victims in India being duped via fake police calls and bank reward-point schemes.
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