AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Policy: Trump signed an order pushing federal agencies to get early access to “frontier” AI models, aiming to stay ahead while keeping regulation light. Big Tech Finance: Alphabet shares slid after it announced an $80B share sale to fund AI compute and cover equity tax costs. Defense Tech: The U.S. Space Force awarded SpaceX a $2.29B contract, while HII’s ROMULUS USV moved into at-sea testing for the Navy’s medium unmanned surface vessel program. Health & Regulation: The FDA proposed using existing science to speed gene therapy development, and EPA approved high-tech alternatives to chemical testing. Climate Courts: AG William Tong led a coalition urging a federal judicial body to keep climate science guidance in its scientific evidence manual. Public Health Crisis: Kenya’s court extended a halt on a U.S.-backed Ebola facility after protests turned violent. Water Innovation: OceanWell tested a lower-power offshore desalination approach near Malibu, targeting a major electricity reduction. Workforce & Culture: iSeatz and other firms landed Inc. Best Workplaces lists, highlighting ongoing competition for talent.
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