AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOffshore Wind & Fisheries: URI researchers are using isotopic analysis to see whether Jonah crabs near offshore wind turbines migrate from traditional grounds or live full-time around turbine sites—work that could reshape biodiversity and fisheries planning. AI Governance in Healthcare: A former Mayo Clinic AI research director sued, alleging retaliation after she pushed for stronger AI oversight and IRB-aligned review of patient-care tools. Local Tech + Privacy: Tiverton approved buying four more Flock automated license plate reader cameras despite resident backlash, while South Kingstown voted to terminate its Flock contract and asked for cameras to come down. Cybersecurity: Chick-fil-A warned customers after attackers accessed some Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts via stolen credentials, exposing personal and account details. STEM Workforce: NSF launched its first CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service awards, including URI, to train students for AI + cybersecurity roles in government. Education Abroad: URI became “School of Record” for select WorldStrides study-abroad programs, enabling academic oversight and transferable credit. Water Industry Deal: Pentair agreed to acquire Cranston’s Taco Group Holdings in a ~$1.4B deal, promising a “significant presence” in Cranston but not a jobs guarantee.
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