AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI Safety Push: Top AI leaders backed calls to slow the pace of model capability gains, after warnings about potentially dangerous technology. Medical De-escalation: A Japan Phase II trial found pre-surgery chemo for HPV-linked throat cancer let 91% of patients skip post-op radiation. Aging Biology in Trials: Proteomic “aging clocks” are being used inside a Phase 2a geroprotection study, aiming to measure drug effects faster than waiting years. Cancer Tech & Imaging: Deep-learning MRI acquisition cut multi-contrast brain scans to under 90 seconds in a feasibility study. Green Chemistry Catalysis: Researchers report a nickel catalyst caged in silica foam that converts greenhouse gases into syngas while resisting catalyst failure. STEM Workforce & Drones: Hawaiʻi Community College won a $920k NSF grant to expand drone-based geospatial remote sensing training. Tech Policy: South Korea’s expanded espionage law now covers theft tied to any foreign country, targeting semiconductor and AI leaks. Education & Community: A Mississippi science festival brought hands-on STEAM learning to families at the B.B. King Museum.
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