AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCorporate Accountability: Seagate agreed to a proposed $175M settlement over claims it concealed sales of hard disk drives to China’s Huawei, with Mississippi pension funds among the lead plaintiffs. Public Health Research: Ole Miss researchers published a new review finding air pollution can harm heart health even when it stays below EPA limits, adding pressure for tougher standards. HIV Prevention: A University of Mississippi study created a prevention gap index to pinpoint where HIV testing and PrEP access lag behind need across the South, with Mississippi flagged as high-incidence. AI in Mississippi: The Mississippi AI Collaborative held a community luncheon focused on building confidence, protecting personal data, and encouraging practical, skeptical use of AI. Education & Workforce: SRESA’s Making Connections Conference drew 1,100 educators to share classroom tools and new approaches. Local Tech/Health Infrastructure: A new Health One facility in Picayune aims to expand sleep studies, specialty care, and medical equipment access. Agriculture Leadership: Mississippi State named Michael Cox head of the Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, citing decades of soil health and precision agriculture work.
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