AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUtah Tech & Research: The ACM/IEEE Computer Society named University of Utah researcher Amit Samanta as a 2026 George Michael Memorial HPC Fellowship recipient, highlighting work on GPU-accelerated computing and large-scale system performance. AI & Kids Policy: California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a sweeping package limiting addictive social media features for kids under 16 and banning AI “companion chatbot” toys, plus added privacy and safety rules. Utah Education & STEM Service: Weber County 4-H students (including STEM ambassadors) built and delivered 200 9/11 care kits for local correctional officers as part of a service project tied to the anniversary. Public Safety: Tooele County reported two special-needs students were left unattended on a school bus for about 10 minutes after a substitute driver missed required steps. Environment & Water: Utah voters back restoring protections for Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante, while Colorado River cuts are still being monitored for downstream impacts. Housing: A new University of Utah housing report says 91% of Utah renters can’t afford typical mortgage payments, keeping homeownership out of reach for many first-timers.
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