AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSemiconductor & AI Infrastructure: Coherent is set to expand its InP optical chip manufacturing in Sherman, Texas, with CHIPS Act funding (up to $50M) and a NVIDIA-backed push to ease AI data-center connectivity bottlenecks. EV Safety Tech: Texas Instruments unveiled a new battery monitor (BQ79731-Q1) that tracks up to 26 cells to detect thermal runaway risk in EVs and energy storage. Public Health (Flu): FDA advisers backed Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine for older adults, moving it closer to approval. Livestock Biosecurity: Gov. Abbott highlighted about $105M in USDA New World screwworm “Grand Challenge” grants for Texas universities and research groups, spanning AI surveillance, drones, and sterile insect technique upgrades. Texas Water Quality: UT Austin reported lead and other heavy metals exceeding guidelines in Austin’s Colony neighborhood tap samples, pointing to household-pipe issues rather than the source water. Policy & Tech Oversight: The FTC and four states sued WPATH over alleged deceptive claims about pediatric transgender medical treatments. Weather & Safety: Tropical system “Arthur” is no longer active, but lingering moisture keeps flood risk high across the Gulf Coast, including parts of Texas. Local Tech/Travel: Austin-Bergstrom won a record $90M FAA grant toward a second concourse tunnel and major terminal expansion.
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