AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI & Safety: xAI sued a South Carolina man, Terry Wayne Harwood, alleging he used Grok to create sexualized deepfakes and child sexual abuse material, seeking damages and a permanent ban. Public Health: The CDC reports measles cases are surging to 2,231 nationwide, with 93% tied to unvaccinated or unknown vaccination status—raising alarms for summer travel and gatherings. Local Tech & Industry: EPC Power opened a new Fountain Inn manufacturing facility to nearly triple inverter production for AI data centers, creating 275 jobs. Renewables Research: South Carolina State University earned national recognition for solar-hydrogen education and workforce development research. Energy Infrastructure: Dominion and NextEra filed to combine, aiming to meet growing power demand across multiple states including South Carolina. Border Operations: Columbia Metropolitan Airport opened a new U.S. Customs & Border Protection facility for inbound air cargo and business aviation. Wildfire Science: A South Carolina nonprofit is intentionally burning houses to study how wildfires spread and how to better protect communities. Weather Watch: South Carolina faces another hot stretch with heat index values near or above 100°F.
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