AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Biotech: Former OpenAI exec Fidji Simo says her health is “physically the worst” but she’s pushing ChronicleBio to run smarter blood-based trials for women’s chronic conditions like POTS by grouping patients into subtypes. Public Health & Weather: The National Weather Service warns a southeastern Arizona blowing-dust “fungal storm” could cut visibility and stir Valley Fever spores, with advice to stay indoors and avoid driving into dust walls. Cybersecurity: Samsung smart-TV app marketplaces have been linked to malware that can turn TVs into “resproxy” networks, letting criminals route traffic through homes. Arizona Water & Infrastructure: New federal Colorado River rules are expected to mean big cutbacks for Phoenix and Tucson utilities, though not total shutdown. Tech in the Valley: WM is expanding autonomous equipment testing at its Marana landfill, moving from a remote-controlled bulldozer pilot to autonomous compactor trials. Legal/Policy: Twenty-five states, including Arizona, sued over Trump’s latest forced-labor tariffs, arguing they’re unlawful and meant to replace prior court-struck taxes. STEM & Education: Arizona’s public-university “talent stickiness” drops sharply after graduation, especially in health care and information technology.
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