AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Biosecurity: Stanford and the Arc Institute used an AI model to generate hundreds of bacteriophage genomes, with some designed viruses multiplying faster in lab tests—raising new questions about misuse risks even when targets can’t infect humans. Green Industry Export: Australia’s DryFlow Magnetics says a green-iron processing unit built in Adelaide has found a U.S. buyer, aiming to speed up low-emissions steel while keeping the first large plant at home. Nuclear Ambitions: Indonesia’s BRIN showcased strategic tech and urged building nuclear capability now, citing uranium and thorium reserves and progress in purification. Climate & Coral Response: Scientists in Florida are moving vulnerable corals to cooler waters as NOAA warns El Niño could trigger reef-wide bleaching. Surveillance Backlash: Activists and officials are clashing over Flock license-plate cameras, with reports of cameras operating inside Yosemite and renewed calls to remove them. Ethics in AI: Saudi Arabia and UNESCO are gearing up for a global forum on AI ethics in Riyadh, positioning responsible AI as a policy priority. Biodiversity Finds: The American Museum of Natural History reported 70+ new species and a new mineral discovered in 2025. Policy & Trust: The National Academy of Sciences temporarily removed a climate-science chapter from a judges’ reference manual after scrutiny over how it was developed.
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