AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth IT Outsourcing: PeaceHealth is cutting 150 IT jobs across Washington and shifting day-to-day operations to India-based Tech Mahindra via its HCI Group unit, with layoffs effective Nov. 20 and roles spanning app development, cybersecurity, networks, databases, and hospital tech support. AI & Policy: Oregon regulators are warning about AI-powered investment scams, while a separate wave of coverage highlights growing political pressure over AI rules and data-center expansion. Autonomous Aviation: Joby Aviation-backed Cessna Caravan became the first autonomous airplane to complete a cross-country flight across the U.S., navigating major airports and weather without a human pilot. Biotech/Medicine: An OHSU-led pilot suggests intermittent fasting (under an 8-hour eating window) could slow Huntington’s disease progression, improving severity and cellular energy markers. Oregon Research & Industry: Roche/Genentech opened a Boston R&D center focused on cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic diseases, building on recent U.S. investments including Hillsboro, Oregon. Local Tech & Security: A guide explains smart locks as a practical front-door upgrade, emphasizing remote control and retrofit installation.
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