AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoData Center Backlash: A national day of protest against data centers is set for July 18, with organizers citing rising utility costs, water demand, noise, land-use changes, and security concerns tied to rapid AI buildouts. AI & Robotics Policy/Industry: A Citi conference on “physical AI” says scaling robots is still hard, pointing to labor gaps and real-world data as key advantages for winners. South Carolina Higher Ed: Clemson’s president search is restarting after its first pick stayed at Michigan State, while the South Carolina Freedom Caucus pushes for a more conservative direction. Biotech Jobs in Rock Hill: York County Council advanced a tax incentive plan for Octapharma’s planned plasma manufacturing site, aiming at a major investment and up to 1,800 jobs. SC Health Access: South Carolina signed a law requiring hospitals to provide electronic itemized medical bills starting Jan. 1, 2027, with plain-language details after insurance pays. STEM Education: SCETV STEAM Camp highlighted student engineering and storytelling projects from Columbia. Cyber/Privacy: A major breach at AssuranceAmerica exposed data for 6.9 million people, including driver and vehicle info and possible Social Security numbers.
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