AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoTech and Jobs: The Trump administration says it is indefinitely suspending Microsoft and several other technology firms from a green-card labor program, alleging abuse of rules for H-1B workers. The move came as President Trump honored Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, highlighting tensions between the administration and an industry reliant on foreign talent. AI: A survey of 7,675 U.S. adults found 40% would let AI handle an everyday task, but just 18% think that is a good idea; 60% worry about AI’s expanding role in banking, work and shopping. Cybersecurity: The Justice Department and FBI seized six websites tied to a Chinese contractor accused of enabling hacking against U.S. government, health care, manufacturing and education networks. Research and Jobs: A $21.5 million federal award will help five universities develop AI and robotics for personalized rehabilitation and health care. In Maine, a university-led initiative is working to turn wood waste into fuels and other products, with hopes of supporting rural manufacturing and jobs. Climate: U.S. Arctic officials faced questions about climate change in Iceland but focused on energy, defense and disaster preparedness rather than emissions.
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