AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoOcean Science: Researchers captured rare footage of a great white shark feeding off Rhode Island after reports of a humpback whale carcass near Block Island, with tissue samples taken and the whale’s cause of death still under review. Health Tech & Access: The Rhode Island Free Clinic rolled out new retinal imaging and diabetic retinopathy screening software, aiming to catch eye disease earlier during primary care visits. AI & Law: New York-area news outlets urged a judge to sanction OpenAI in a high-stakes AI copyright fight, alleging the company hid key training and usage materials. State Tech & Workforce: Rhode Island Commerce opened applications for the Wavemaker Fellowships, offering STEM-focused refundable tax credits to help retain talent in the state. Local Environment & Data-Driven Care: DEM and CRMC designated additional Westerly parcels for conservation and coastal public access, expanding parking and public use around Winnapaug Pond. Research Breakthrough: Brown University researchers reported seeing special relativity reshape chemical bonds in a bismuth-carbon molecule—an unusual bridge between physics and chemistry. Public Safety & Policy: Rhode Island’s uncontested General Assembly races keep rising, raising concerns about fewer choices for voters.
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