AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBiotech & Health Tech: Inner Logic, a Baltimore startup, raised $11.5M to build a simulation platform for autonomous surgery—aimed at helping device makers prove performance before any patient use. Life Sciences & Manufacturing: Samsung Biologics reported Q2 2026 results with revenue up to KRW 1.32T and operating profit up to KRW 586B, citing full-capacity operations and network expansion. AI & Power in Maryland: A new PJM-linked electricity auction and regional data-center fight highlight how AI demand is driving higher future power costs, with D.C., Virginia, and Maryland at odds over who pays. Cybersecurity: Chick-fil-A confirmed a data breach tied to credential-stuffing on its Chick-fil-A One loyalty app, potentially exposing account identifiers and partial payment details. Public Health & Research: A machine-learning approach estimated LDL cholesterol with accuracy comparable to a standard method, potentially simplifying clinical lab workflows. STEM in Maryland: St. Mary’s College of Maryland ran its inaugural Space STEM Camp, teaching rocketry, space biology, and telescope observing to local high school students. Local Governance: Dorchester County is weighing a data-center moratorium as residents push for a framework on electricity, water, noise, and property impacts.
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