AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Regulation Push: Gov. Maura Healey backed federal AI guardrails after warnings from AI researchers and lawmakers that the technology needs “more guardrails and protections.” OpenAI Audits: OpenAI signaled support for a bipartisan FRONTIER Act proposal that would require independent audits of major AI models and disclosure of safety incidents. Visa Ruling in Boston: A federal judge blocked DHS from capping stays for foreign students and journalists, calling the change “likely to be catastrophic” for higher education and the economy. Biotech in Boston: Skyhawk Therapeutics reported final 15-month Phase 1/2 results for SKY-0515 in Huntington’s disease, with statistically significant improvements on multiple measures. Health Tech & Climate: A study found heatwaves increase cough hypersensitivity, while alkaline magnesium aerosols reduced symptoms in a small randomized trial. Massachusetts Energy: MIT says it’s making progress on campus climate goals, including efficiency gains and expanded rooftop solar. Local Innovation: A 16-year-old Massachusetts student won $75,000 for turning 3D-printer waste into reusable filament. Robotics & Security: ICE plans to buy Boston Dynamics SPOT robot dogs, following their use in a Cape Cod standoff. Sustainability Logistics: Burlington expanded on-site solar across its distribution network to cut costs and emissions.
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