AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoGeothermal Policy Push: Project InnerSpace’s 501(c)(4) InnerSpace Action named Drew Nelson executive director to expand geothermal advocacy, including wins already reached in Pennsylvania and five other states. Physical AI in Pittsburgh: Astribot brought its cable-driven T1 humanoid and “Design for AI” approach to North America at IROS 2026 in Pittsburgh. Admissions Automation Watch: EDMO released “The State of Automation in Admissions 2026,” finding most schools still rely on manual transcript/credit review, with staffing and fraud concerns rising. AI Safety Liability Push: Advocates urged Pennsylvania lawmakers to pair AI safety rules with state product-liability laws for harms. Public Safety Tech in PA: OMNIQ’s Q Shield™ Safe City platform is launching in two Pennsylvania municipalities for vehicle registration enforcement. Mining Safety Tech: Conspec Controls rolled out a new Red Outstation controller and updated Optio G multi-gas monitor for underground mining. Biotech Funding: Pittsburgh-based ai3Bio raised $48M to pursue “immune reset” therapies for autoimmune diseases. Health Research: Penn researchers reported uterus transplants are yielding improving, more replicable outcomes, with 70% achieving at least one live birth. Measles Warning: A study warns that if Florida relaxes school vaccine rules, measles could surge nationwide—relevant as Pennsylvania faces rising cases.
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