AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoChild Safety in Tech: Two US court cases found major platforms liable for harms to children, including exposure to sexual content and addictive design risks, reigniting pressure for stronger safeguards. Healthcare Tech & Research: Australia’s Peter MacCallum Cancer Center built a digital tool that flags immunotherapy side effects (immune-related colitis) from medical records faster than manual review. AI, Education, Equity: In Soweto, pupils warn unequal access to technology could widen learning gaps as AI reshapes classrooms. Space Science: NASA has begun decommissioning the MAVEN Mars orbiter after a lost-contact anomaly, ending an 11-year mission that reshaped our view of Mars. AI in Drug Safety: Penn researchers used AI to scan Reddit posts for side effects tied to GLP-1 drugs, including Ozempic, across years of public reports. Robotics Supply Chains: Shanghai’s Zhangjiang Science City launched platforms to speed robotics industrialization by connecting suppliers across the embodied intelligence stack. Energy & Climate Tech: Singapore opened a national research centre for residue and toxic industrial waste to extend landfill life while boosting recycling. Science Journalism: Winners of the 2026 science journalism awards were announced, spotlighting impactful reporting.
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