AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Seattle Economy: Washington’s real GDP rose 1.1% in early 2026, driven almost entirely by the state’s information sector as AI spending ramps up. Big Tech Footprint: Anthropic signed a 113,000-square-foot lease in Seattle’s South Lake Union, a major bet that could help ease office vacancy pressures. AI Security: Anthropic is tightening controls after reports of Chinese workarounds to access Claude, including identity checks and payment restrictions. Energy + Climate: Amazon’s emissions jumped 16% in 2025 as AI data-center buildouts increased indirect emissions. Health Tech: A JAMA Network Open study finds telehealth cognitive rehabilitation can improve daily functioning for people with long COVID brain fog. Cancer Research: Epcoritamab shows promising complete-response rates in frail older adults with LBCL who can’t take anthracycline chemo. Local Science Talent: A Lakeside School student won a gold medal at the USA Biolympiad National Finals at Harvard and will represent the U.S. at the International Biology Olympiad. Space/Science News: NASA’s Roman Space Telescope nears launch to hunt distant worlds and galaxies. Earthquake Watch: A magnitude 3.8 quake rattled near Whidbey Island; no damage reported. ALS Awareness: Chris Johnson revived the ice bucket challenge after announcing his ALS diagnosis.
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