AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDigital Safety: Costa Rica is debating a ban on social media accounts for under-15s, but child-safety experts warn that age limits alone won’t address risks across games, messaging apps and websites. Earthquake Science: A Costa Rican seismologist says no known local fault is large enough to generate an 8.0 quake, though some regions could still face earthquakes above magnitude 7. Marine Science: University of Costa Rica researchers identified an unusual golden octocoral on a Pacific seamount, describing it as a new species that required a new family classification. Semiconductors: PROCOMER showcased Costa Rica’s semiconductor capabilities at SEMICON West, where eight local companies presented solutions to potential investors. Medtech Manufacturing: Biomerics’ Cartago operation has launched a digital production system with electronic device records, replacing paper files that could reach 500 pages. Coral Restoration: Costa Rica moved 2,700 corals to deeper water to escape El Niño heat, while a separate national effort returned one million coral embryos to a reef. AI Talent: Latin American firms, including teams in Costa Rica, are earning Claude certifications as U.S. companies seek more engineers to put AI into business use.
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