AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI in Medicine: Agilent will acquire Proscia for $240 million, adding the startup’s AI tools for searching pathology records and supporting diagnosis. Separately, the University of Cape Town won $1.6 million from Google.org to build an AI platform that helps doctors tailor medicines to patients’ genetic profiles. AI in Buildings: Honeywell launched a platform combining AI agents and digital twins to manage building systems, but says people will remain in control as it tests the technology. Power Grids: The U.S. Department of Energy will provide about $581 million for 84 grid projects across eight states, adding an estimated 2.5 gigawatts of capacity. Energy Research: Imperial College London and Tata Power plan to explore energy storage, AI, grid upgrades and industrial decarbonisation. Cancer Research: Vir Biotechnology and Gilead will develop three AI-designed immune therapies for solid tumors, with Vir eligible for up to $1.74 billion in future milestone payments. Technology Supply Chains: India is planning a long-term roadmap to build domestic capabilities in critical technologies, including semiconductor materials and manufacturing.
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