AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoTerafab Megafactory: SpaceX and Tesla say their $16.8B “Terafab” AI chip plant will be built in Grimes County, aiming for logic, memory, packaging and testing under one roof and employing 3,000+ workers. Data Center Rules: Gov. Abbott secured new commitments from Skybox, Digital Realty and Mara to follow Texas data-center standards on grid protection, water use, neighborhood impacts and taxpayer cost-sharing. Grid Pause: Texas hit pause on new data-center grid connections pending audits, as regulators scrutinize power and water demand. Critical Minerals Push: Trump announced about $3B for critical minerals and battery projects, including DOD-backed financing for nanotech and battery supply-chain firms. Border Tech Meets Big Bend: Bulldozers cleared land in Big Bend National Park for border barriers after last-minute pleas failed, raising alarms about roads, surveillance tech and public access. AI in Health: A nasal spray using stem-cell-derived vesicles showed memory and inflammation benefits in aged mice, pointing to noninvasive brain-support treatments. Public Safety Tech: ICE body-camera releases will be governed by “best interests,” fueling concerns about selective disclosure. Local Tech & Education: UNT launched a new undergraduate AI bachelor’s program, while Royse City ISD expands a “grow your own” educator pipeline.
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