AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Data Centers Backlash: Across the U.S., residents and local officials are pushing back on new AI data centers, citing higher power-grid strain and rising electricity costs—Texas is even freezing new grid connections while auditing proposed projects. Green Energy Cost Reality Check: Economist Michael Greenstone’s research argues renewable mandates drive up retail electricity prices (11% after seven years, 17% after twelve) at high carbon-reduction costs. Local Surveillance Fight in Nebraska: After Ord voted to remove Flock Safety cameras, Valley County says it will keep cameras outside city limits, fueling a debate over public control and how often license-plate data gets accessed. Child Tech Safety Policy: Scholars weigh U.S. and global child online safety laws as Meta’s $17B settlement pushes for school-hour restrictions and other protections. Nebraska Higher Ed & Research: NU leaders face pressure to stop underinvesting; meanwhile, Nebraska Public Media’s Bill Kelly is retiring after decades of science-and-community reporting. Broadband Funding: NTIA is opening a new BEAD proposal round to cover newly identified unserved locations. Cancer Breakthroughs: New biotech wins—Moderna’s melanoma vaccine results and an FDA-approved prostate cancer “molecular glue” pill—signal a shift toward personalized and mutation-targeted treatments.
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