AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoAutonomous Vehicles Under the Microscope: Tesla rolled out steering-wheel-free, pedal-less Cybercab rides in Austin, and the U.S. safety regulator opened an audit into how about 1,000 vehicles were self-certified. AI + Public Safety: New reporting says Harris County uses Clearview AI, while Texas cities and states keep wrestling with Flock surveillance camera fallout, including Abbott pausing funding after privacy backlash. Data Centers vs. Water: Texas’ data-center boom is colliding with local water limits, and Texas A&M regents approved an $11.7M water tower to keep its semiconductor push on track. Energy Costs Ripple: Oil and diesel price spikes are feeding inflation pressure in Europe as global energy security concerns grow. Border Tech + Enforcement: CBP seized $2.9M in cocaine at Laredo ports of entry. Texas Agriculture Defense: Texas A&M briefed regents on New World screwworm response, saying only three active cases remain. STEM Workforce Pipeline: Caddo Parish launched CaddoWorks Internship Signing Day, placing students with local employers.
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