AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUndersea Defense Deal: Taiwan is partnering with Rhode Island startup Vatn Systems to explore AI-enabled command-and-control for modular underwater vehicles, aiming for scalable, mass-producible options for the Taiwan Strait. Privacy vs. Surveillance: Rhode Island’s Flock license-plate camera fight keeps spreading, with WIRED detailing how Flock’s AI tool goes beyond plates and local officials weighing pauses, rules, and data standards. Transit Tech in Providence: RIPTA’s board has advanced plans for a new Providence bus hub next to the train station, moving into design, engineering, and pricing. Navy Undersea Research: A $13.6M U.S. Navy contract to UConn will fund undersea vehicle technology research through NIUVT, with work in Storrs and Kingston. Maritime Autonomy Showcase: Sail Newport’s BlueTIDE 2026 will bring 70+ maritime and defense companies to demo underwater robotics, ocean sensing, and autonomous systems. Energy & Environment: Reports link China’s rapid solar expansion to bird diversity declines, raising the “green dilemma” of clean energy versus habitat loss. Health Research: A URI-linked study suggests BMI alone can mislead older adults’ mortality risk, with waist size adding important context. Local STEM & Biocontrol: URI summer research finds native insects may help fight spotted lanternfly.
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