AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Policy in RI: Rhode Island lawmakers passed targeted rules for AI “companion” models, including suicide/self-harm user protocols and reminders that users aren’t talking to a human, while broader fights over data centers stalled. NSF Seafood Tech: The NSF awarded $15M to the NSF Seafood Engine in New England, led by NERACOOS, to build tech and workforce solutions for fisheries and aquaculture across Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island. RI Research Funding: URI chemistry professor Justin Pratt won a ~$1.5M NSF grant to modernize college chemistry lab instruction with more authentic, inquiry-based research experiences. Data Privacy Fallout: 23andMe reached an $18M settlement with state attorneys general over its 2023 breach, with Pennsylvania and New Jersey receiving hundreds of thousands. Public Safety & Health: VA and HHS agreed to expand psychedelic therapy research for veterans’ mental health, including more clinical trial participation and therapist training. Local Tech/Community: Providence Radio Association’s ham radio field day drew 31,000+ participants across North America, highlighting hands-on science and community service. Coastal Infrastructure: Newport Cliff Walk repair plans face scrutiny from Rhode Island coastal regulators before a major $23M project can move forward. Defense Tech: Senate Democrats blocked a $1.15T Pentagon bill over Iran war powers concerns, a major procedural setback for Republicans.
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