AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 minutes agoPatent & Innovation Policy: Moldova became the 40th member of the European Patent Organisation, meaning European patent applications will automatically include Moldova from 1 June—boosting regional IP access for innovators. Local Tech & Governance: Mayors at the Global Mayors Dialogue in Huangshan stressed long-term heritage protection and “smart governance,” pointing to technology as a tool for sustainable urban development. San Marino Spotlight (Science): USC honored San Marino resident Amy Lee with a 2026 Faculty Lifetime Achievement Award for decades of work on glucose-regulated proteins tied to cancer, metabolism, and infectious disease. Research Recognition: Four USC faculty were named 2026 Guggenheim Fellows, spanning dance, American studies, and fine arts—another reminder that research and creativity keep crossing paths. Tech, Ethics & Finance: A U.S. HHS official’s stock trades in Corning were flagged for ethics non-compliance, raising questions about conflicts when agencies buy from major tech-linked firms. Culture + AI: Boy George announced an AI re-release of “Karma Chameleon,” aiming to give artists more say in how their music is used.
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