AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSurveillance Tech: Seattle police have no plans to launch their own drone program, but they rely on King County’s fleet even as the city’s surveillance rules require council approval for recording technology. Cybersecurity: Washington’s volunteer incident-response team is building capacity, with about a dozen members trained and 160 applicants waiting. Research & Innovation: Washington and Finland have signed a partnership spanning clean energy, aerospace, maritime technology, quantum research and AI. WSU is also launching a $50 million statewide aquatic research program focused on sustainable aquaculture, salmon health and ecosystem protection. Local Startups: Seattle home-help startup Rosie raised $7 million as it plans expansion beyond the region; Seattle carbon-capture startup Banyu Carbon is testing a sunlight-driven prototype at an Australian research site. AI & Jobs: Washington leads the states in the share of workers in occupations most exposed to AI disruption, at 5.7%, according to a new analysis.
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