AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 minutes agoData Centers Backlash: A new wave of polling shows Americans’ opposition to AI data centers hardening into hostility, with concerns centered on water and power demands—putting billions in projects at risk. AI Policy & Compliance: OpenAI says it’s adding “invisible” text watermarks for ChatGPT and Codex in the EU to meet AI Act transparency rules. Energy & Grid: Pennsylvania’s push to expand reliable power and broadband continues, including $448M+ in BEAD funding for high-speed internet access. Public Health: Pennsylvania has surpassed 1,000 measles cases, the largest outbreak in decades, as vaccination gaps drive spread. Water Infrastructure: Jim Thorpe Borough is moving toward probe-based lead service line detection to avoid disruptive digging, while also advancing plans for backup test wells. Manufacturing/Ag Tech: Penn State broke ground on a $65M animal diagnostic lab expansion aimed at faster disease prevention and protection of the food supply. State Regulation: The PA Senate advanced a PFAS firefighting foam ban bill, and the House unanimously passed a kratom regulation bill that bans synthetic compounds. Food Safety: FDA recalls expanded for 122,000+ cases of Gatorade over undeclared dyes, with impacts across multiple states. Business & Growth: Westinghouse is seeking higher royalties for Korean reactor work in the U.S., signaling tougher nuclear licensing negotiations ahead.
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