AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEnergy Storage Boom: A new SEIA/Benchmark report says U.S. energy storage hit a record 9.7 GWh of new capacity in Q1, up 32% year over year, with data centers and AI power demand doing the heavy lifting. AI Scam Warning: Houston is bracing for World Cup ticket fraud as AI helps scammers clone official-looking sites and messages, making “old” red flags less reliable. Public Safety Tech: Dallas launched a Drone as First Responder program, deploying eight drones to speed incident response and support firefighters with thermal imaging and loudspeaker alerts. Cargo Theft Pressure: A report highlights how cargo theft—from high-value LEGO to tequila—keeps rising, pushing costs onto consumers and urging Senate action. SpaceX IPO Watch: SpaceX’s IPO filing is out, spotlighting massive AI-related losses and Musk’s control structure as Starship heads into another critical test flight. Local Politics Flashpoint: Harris County’s flood resiliency funding deadline is colliding with internal Flood Control District scrutiny, raising stakes for hundreds of millions in projects.
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