AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Education & STEM: Lynden Public Schools Foundation named 10 scholarship recipients, including students headed to UW engineering and dental hygiene programs. AI in Seattle: A Seattle-area company’s humanoid robot, Codey, is set for public deployments by end of 2026, with plans for healthcare, education, and hospitality roles. Public Health & Data: Seattle is using AI to triage and redirect some 911 calls without telling the public, raising privacy and safety questions. Climate & Water: Nearly half the U.S. is in drought, with worsening health risks tied to heat, smoke, water quality, and food safety. Science & Environment: Hanford’s 222-S lab marked 75 years analyzing radioactive tank waste, with upgrades boosting sample processing for vitrification. Tech & Business: A pension fund sued Microsoft over claims it misled investors about AI growth and Azure performance. Infrastructure & Policy: Seattle’s JumpStart payroll tax is under fire from a business group, arguing it’s hurting downtown job growth versus Bellevue. Agriculture Research: WSU’s Lind Dryland Field Day returns with practical strategies to cut fuel and fertilizer costs. Ocean Science: Lawmakers urged NSF to reverse plans to dismantle the $386M Ocean Observatories Initiative.
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