AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBiomed: Boston Children’s Hospital reports that COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses in hospitalized patients, adding to the growing link between long-lasting infections and chronic illness. AI & Biosecurity: Stanford and the Arc Institute used an AI model to design new bacteriophages that can’t infect humans or animals, showing both the promise and the safety questions of AI-generated pathogens. Privacy & Surveillance: Meta’s NameTag smart-glasses system reportedly enables facial recognition at scale, raising alarms about how much personal data ends up in the hands of a single company. Local Tech & Policy: Massachusetts approved pilot three-year bachelor’s programs at Merrimack and Suffolk, aiming to cut time-to-degree as college costs keep climbing. Housing (Mass.): MassDevelopment is moving ahead with 46 mixed-income apartments in Devens, part of a broader push to expand housing capacity. Energy & Climate: A report says Amazon’s planned West Texas data center could be powered by a massive gas plant, reigniting debate over corporate climate claims. Public Safety (Mass.): New Bedford paused Flock license-plate cameras after renewed scrutiny and allegations of misuse. Health & Society: A Boston University study finds excessive screen time and online harassment are linked to higher suicidal thoughts among college students. Cancer Fundraiser (Boston): Hundreds swam at Castle Island for Swim Across America Boston, raising $500,000+ for Dana-Farber and Mass General Brigham.
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