AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Law: A U.S. appeals court ruled that training an AI on a competitor’s curated legal database (including Westlaw headnotes) isn’t protected as fair use when the system competes commercially, raising the stakes for AI developers. Clinical Research Infrastructure: HHS launched SURPASS plus three add-on projects aimed at speeding clinical trials by boosting site capacity, building privacy-by-design data access, and improving patient participation. Semiconductors & AI Hardware: Applied Materials and ASML comparisons keep heating up as the AI buildout shifts toward chipmaking tools and next-gen packaging. CyberAI Education: Kean University won a $500K NSF grant to build CyberAI academic pathways, pairing AI with cybersecurity training. Medical Physics Breakthrough: Penn Medicine completed a first human FLASH proton therapy trial after earlier pet dog results, using ultra-fast dosing to potentially reduce treatment time. Energy Efficiency in Retail: Danfoss’ Smart Store in Denmark reports 60% lower net energy use by integrating refrigeration, controls, sensors, and heat recovery. Public Health & Policy: Florida’s education department floated a dress code that could restrict religious head coverings, triggering First Amendment concerns. Environment & Regulation: A roundup on plant gene-editing regulation highlights shifting rules across Panama, the EU, and South Korea.
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