AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoData Centers vs. Communities: A Texas family says 87 acres meant for a park in Taylor was later sold for $10 million and is now headed toward a data center, with residents challenging the deal in court. Policy Pressure on Power Costs: Texas Gov. Abbott urged regulators to make data centers pay for the power lines they need and to tighten certain incentives, aiming to stop everyday Texans from subsidizing growth. Public Health in Texas: Nearly 160 Air Force recruits at Lackland AFB in San Antonio were hit by a flu outbreak after mandatory flu shots were lifted, prompting exemptions and mitigation steps. New World Screwworm Watch: Texas confirmed rapid spread of New World screwworm after early detections, with officials pushing vigilance and expanding research and response funding. AI and Industry: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang told AP that society needs “new social norms” as AI accelerates change, while Texas continues to court AI compute and infrastructure investment. Space & Science: Coverage also highlights tensions and mistrust shaping the International Space Station amid US-China competition.
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