AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoCoastal Hazards: Tropical Storm Rachel brought dangerous surf and flooding to Southern California, prompting evacuations in Long Beach and beach and pier closures in Newport Beach. Forecasters also warn a strong El Niño could raise flood risks this winter. AI Accountability: San Francisco-based Anthropic says its AI agent sent Philadelphia police a false homicide tip; the department criticized the company for taking months to report it. Automation: Walmart opened a 900,000-square-foot automated fulfillment center in Stockton as the retailer grapples with breakdowns, costly equipment and power demands at its robotic warehouses. Grid and EVs: PG&E’s Flex Connect pilot lets charging sites connect months or years sooner by accepting limits when the local grid is strained. Biotech: Berkeley’s Caribou Biosciences is ending two CRISPR-edited CAR-T programs after failing to raise funds for a late-stage trial, closing off an experimental treatment option for some cancer patients. Space Research: NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory marked its 90th anniversary with an open house showcasing spacecraft, robotics and the Pasadena lab’s mission-control and manufacturing facilities.
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