AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Energy Politics: South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott says China is fueling U.S. backlash against AI data centers, arguing projects must be built only where communities want them and operators should pay for electricity and water instead of shifting costs to residents. Healthcare Tech: Novant Health is expanding primary care in North and South Carolina with AI-enhanced virtual options, including 24/7 access and tools that streamline intake and answer patient questions using medical records. Privacy & Surveillance: A new pushback wave continues around AI license-plate reader cameras like Flock, with South Carolina localities weighing bans, suspensions, and tighter rules after concerns about misuse and transparency. Nuclear Risk Talk: Experts warn Trump’s “57 nuclear weapons” remark could weaken deterrence and trigger proliferation debates in South Korea and Japan. Public Health: Measles cases are rising nationwide, with South Carolina among states seeing outbreaks, raising renewed focus on vaccination and who’s most at risk.
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