AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSeismology: A University of Chicago-led team reports the 2011 Japan earthquake shifted the country about 5–6 millimeters east, with seismic waves bouncing off Earth’s core and triggering tectonic plate movements. AI & Science: Nobel-winning AlphaFold architect John Jumper is leaving Google DeepMind for Anthropic, after nearly nine years helping drive AI breakthroughs in protein structure prediction. Cybersecurity: MSG Entertainment faces major consumer class-action fallout after a claimed breach exposed sensitive visitor records tied to its venues, including Madison Square Garden and the Chicago Theatre. Illinois Tech & Industry: Orchard Insights launched a productized “in the wild” behavioral testing suite (Seed, Shape, Activate) for faster consumer validation; and THRYVE Automation unveiled its integrated manufacturing automation brand at Automate 2026 in Chicago. EV Infrastructure: ComEd and the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus recognized nine northern Illinois communities graduating from an EV Readiness Program focused on charging access and permitting. Local Tech Policy: Illinois Tollway is proposing toll increases for 2027 to fund major road and bridge work and new technology. Public Science & Health: Chicago researchers tested connected exoskeletons to help stroke patients walk.
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