AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCybersecurity & Medtech: Boston Scientific said an Aug. 25 cyberattack disrupted manufacturing and shipping, putting its 2026 guidance at risk even as operations resume. AI Policy: Trump played down AI doomsday warnings while Anthropic and other leaders pushed for a slowdown, reigniting the fight over regulation. Massachusetts Research & Education: UMass Amherst celebrated a $125M Computer Science Laboratories building, expanding space for hands-on computing. Local Tech & Audio: Immersive Design Labs is teaming with the AES Boston Chapter for an immersive recording event at Do No Harm Studios. Energy & Industry: Commonwealth Fusion Systems’ fusion push got Hyundai Motor Group backing in a $1B raise, aiming at commercial power stations. Public Services & Care: MIT research highlights how higher caregiver staffing—linked to immigration rates—can improve outcomes, underscoring the eldercare staffing crisis. Defense: The 104th Fighter Wing welcomed the F-35A to Barnes Air National Guard Base, marking a major capability upgrade. Governance & Procurement: Veolia sued Wisconsin’s MMSD, alleging it was “predisposed” to pick a competitor. STEM & Health: FDA approved a drug to treat narcolepsy.
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