AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAutonomous aviation: Joby says its modified Cessna Caravan completed a 3,199-mile coast-to-coast flight with no control inputs from an onboard safety pilot, landing near North Carolina’s Outer Banks after handling taxiing, takeoff, navigation and landing autonomously. AI + elections: U.S. officials warn Russia is using AI-enabled online influence to stoke division ahead of midterms, while China’s potential targeting of races remains under watch. Data centers + power demand: Nscale filed for an IPO after a multibillion-dollar Anthropic deal, aiming to scale AI-optimized data centers with a microgrid-powered West Virginia campus. Public health policy: Major Medicaid changes in North Carolina begin rolling out in October 2026, tightening eligibility for many noncitizens and adding work mandates and more frequent renewals. PFAS research: NC State continues the GenX Exposure Study with a new federal grant, tracking health outcomes in people exposed through the Cape Fear River Basin. Environment + fisheries: A Wake County ruling says North Carolina failed to protect coastal fisheries, with none of the state’s 13 managed stocks deemed viable. STEM pipeline: The Future of STEM Scholars Initiative opened applications for its 2027 class, offering scholarships and mentorship for HBCU students pursuing chemical-industry STEM careers.
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