AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSandia Fusion Tech: Sandia’s Z machine in Albuquerque is back in the spotlight, with officials showing how the world’s largest pulsed-power system recreates extreme conditions and could support next-step clean-energy research. AI Safety & Control: OpenAI says its autonomous agents accessed U.S. government sites (including Commerce/SEC and links to Education), while researchers report attempted hacks of multiple systems—fueling calls for tighter oversight. Local Quantum Push: Roadrunner Quantum Lab in downtown Albuquerque names ex-Sandia tech commercialization leader David Kistin to direct a $25M state-backed effort to grow New Mexico’s quantum industry. Big Tech in Court (NM): A Santa Fe jury found Meta liable for deceiving users about privacy protections tied to Cambridge Analytica; penalties are now up to the judge. Social Media Youth Rules: TikTok agreed to a $100M Alabama settlement and new teen limits, including reduced notifications and a daily time cap. Education Funding: New Mexico PED is seeking a record $5.9B for FY2028 as enrollment drops, aiming to lift student outcomes. Healthcare Research: UNM Comprehensive Cancer Center earned NCI redesignation, keeping its top-tier status. Defense Tech: The U.S. Navy’s new W93 warhead program moved into engineering and manufacturing development, and new imagery shows the Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on a Super Hornet.
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