AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoBiotech & Preparedness: Shionogi’s New Jersey subsidiary says BARDA exercised a $36.9M option under Project BioShield to procure Fetroja (cefiderocol), with total contract options that could reach $482M, aimed at hard-to-treat Gram-negative bacterial threats. AI & Youth Safety: Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1B in a landmark child-safety settlement with 47 states and DC, plus promised Instagram/Facebook changes to reduce teen harm and limit addictive features. Energy & Data Centers: New Jersey’s data centers will face new reporting rules on power and water use under a fresh law, as the state pushes back on the strain from the AI boom. Health Tech: A New Jersey Institute of Technology alum’s AI-assisted stethoscope work is gaining attention for faster detection of respiratory issues in young children. Research & Industry: Rigaku and Tohoku University launched a co-creation institute for next-gen X-ray metrology, targeting tougher semiconductor inspection needs. Local Tech/Science: Rowan University’s Edelman Fossil Park & Museum opened to the public after a major New Jersey quarry discovery. Policy & Governance: A Democracy Docket report says DHS election-integrity staffing includes election-denial figures, raising alarms about post-election audit pressure.
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