AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Biosecurity: Stanford/Arc researchers used generative AI to design 16 bacteriophage genomes that kill bacteria in lab tests, sparking renewed debate over how far AI-designed biology should go. Underwater Comms: Bell et al. model parametric vortex beams for underwater messaging, reporting retrieval of multiple characters despite noise and misalignment. AI Security Funding: Lancaster spinout Mindgard raised £22m to expand software that finds and protects against vulnerabilities in AI models and agents via continuous red teaming. AI Product Strategy: Microsoft is merging consumer and business Copilot apps to build toward a unified “Super App” experience. Energy & Climate Tech: A PNAS study reports alkaline thermal treatment that converts mixed plastic waste into hydrogen while storing some carbon. Renewables Grid Control: Stem’s PowerTrack EMS will hybridize two Hungarian solar sites with battery storage under a new multi-year controls deal. STEM Recognition: WVU’s nursing program was named a Program of Excellence by the WVU Board of Governors. Space/Geopolitics: Russia and Malaysia discussed space cooperation after a Russian company launched a satellite for Malaysia.
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