AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCounter-Drone Defense in Georgia: Georgia Tech startup Askari is turning classroom drone know-how into real-world counter-drone systems, aiming to detect, track, and stop hostile unmanned aircraft. Public Health Watch: The CDC is monitoring an expanding cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 17 states, including Georgia, with 145 confirmed cases reported so far—health care workers are urged to watch for acute watery diarrhea and report cases for outbreak tracking. Local Research Integrity: Clark Atlanta University says it revised how it publishes research summaries after walking back a study summary about Waffle House workers; the university removed the summary and clarified it wasn’t meant as a direct assessment of the chain’s policies. AI + Mental Health: A Georgia Tech–linked study finds daily mindfulness states can translate into better psychological well-being, mapping how moment-to-moment awareness links to later emotional improvements. Tech & Business: Rivian plans a $1.5B share offering while expanding manufacturing capacity in Georgia, and Uber’s Waymo partnership has ended in Phoenix but continues in Atlanta and Austin.
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