AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Policy in Massachusetts: Gov. Maura Healey is pushing for federal “guardrails” on frontier AI, as state lawmakers negotiate AI rules tied to economic development bills and national polling shows Americans worry about both AI risks and how leaders are handling them. Local Tech Governance: Boston’s Flock Safety pilot is under scrutiny after a city report says the system shared vehicle data with outside law enforcement despite contract limits, prompting the city to abandon the platform. Climate Rollback: The EPA moves to scrap major greenhouse gas limits for coal and gas power plants, a shift that could boost emissions and undercut climate progress. Food & Research Funding: UMass Amherst launches a $120M “Future of Food” initiative backed by a $30M gift, aiming to tackle sustainability, nutrition, and food-as-medicine research. Biotech Moves in Waltham: Sionna Therapeutics plans a Phase 2a proof-of-concept trial for its SION-451 + SION-2222 dual combination in cystic fibrosis. Energy & Waste Innovation: A Massachusetts dairy’s anaerobic digester story highlights how manure and food waste can cut costs while producing heat, fertilizer, and electricity. Public Safety Tech: A report also flags how Massachusetts communities are reacting to license plate reader concerns.
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