AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI Fraud: A federal indictment says an alleged deepfake scheme stole $129 million from companies worldwide, including about $2.7 million from a Rhode Island bank. The case highlights the growing risk of AI-powered impersonation. Research: URI students joined peers from Brown, RISD, Rhode Island College and Roger Williams to showcase projects and strengthen collaboration through the Rhode Island Network for Excellence in Science and Technology. Tech Funding: Voters rejected a $100 million economic-development bond that included support for data analytics and cybersecurity, amid concerns about data centers, but approved $165 million for a new URI health building. Ocean-State Innovation: Rhode Island startup REGENT says its electric seagliders have drawn $5 billion in orders, with first deliveries targeted for late 2027 or early 2028. Clean Energy: The New England offshore wind project Revolution Wind is now fully operational. STEM Pipeline: East Greenwich has launched Rhode Island’s first pre-med high school program, backed by a federal grant.
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