AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Policy in Illinois: Illinois lawmakers have passed a landmark AI safety and consumer protection package, including rules aimed at major AI providers and new accountability for deployments. Public Sector Tech: Chicago still hasn’t named a replacement for ShotSpotter nearly a year after bids, leaving gun violence survivors and alderpersons demanding answers. Healthcare Innovation: At ASCO in Chicago, multiple studies add to the GLP-1 story—reports link the drugs (like Ozempic/Wegovy) with lower risks of several cancers, including breast cancer. Cancer Vaccines: A personalized mRNA vaccine made from a patient’s removed tumor (Intismeran) showed promising results in reducing skin cancer recurrence risk when paired with immunotherapy. Smart Devices: UIC researchers report a cuff-free smartwatch approach that estimates blood pressure using wrist signals plus AI. Energy & Grid Reliability: ELM MicroGrid installed battery storage for a Peoria solar microgrid to help manage power and reduce grid stress. Tech Leadership: Illinois’ innovation and health IT chiefs earned national StateScoop awards for modernizing state technology.
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