AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoKids Online Safety: Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed the New Jersey Kids Code Act, giving parents a $5,000-per-violation lawsuit right against platforms that fail to protect minors by design, with key rules kicking in later. Big Tech in Court: Jury selection began in California for Meta’s youth harms trial, with New Jersey among the states alleging Facebook and Instagram were built to keep children hooked and mishandled under-13 data. Healthcare Investment: RWJBarnabas Health announced nearly $50M in new funding for Federally Qualified Health Centers across NJ to expand access in underserved communities. Nursing Tech Boost: Johnson & Johnson donated $300K to modernize Rutgers–Camden’s nursing simulation lab and fund scholarships for first-generation nursing students. Energy Grid Planning: NJ is weighing a virtual power plant plan that could let home battery owners earn money by helping the grid during demand spikes. Biotech Manufacturing: NurExone inked a binding MOU with Made Scientific to build scalable U.S. GMP exosome manufacturing in Princeton, targeting first batches in H1 2027. Local Science & Environment: Sea Isle City residents reported nearly 30 dead dogfish sharks washing ashore, raising questions about tides or offshore dumping. STEM Research Insight: NJIT researchers modeled how a single ant can trigger colony-wide bursts of synchronized activity.
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