AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAI & Data Centers Backlash: A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds only 14% of Americans back new AI data centers locally, and the fight is spilling into midterm politics as communities weigh power, water, noise, and land impacts. Pennsylvania Education & Tech: Penn-area education experts warn that classroom devices can crowd out social learning skills kids need for the AI future. Measles in PA: Pennsylvania’s outbreak continues to dominate headlines, with national attention on two “measles-associated” deaths in Lancaster County and a widening political fight over what counts as measles-caused. Digital Safety Lawsuit: Pennsylvania AG Dave Sunday announces a new Snapchat lawsuit, alleging the app is designed to be addictive and not adequately protective of children. Healthcare Workforce Pressure: Hospital strikes tied to violence against staff and staffing shortages keep growing, including in states that include Pennsylvania. Penn STEM Leadership: Penn Medicine’s diversity leadership reshuffle continues, with a new role for a neurologist who previously led diversity efforts. Apple Leadership: John Ternus, a Penn engineering alumnus, takes over as Apple CEO on Sept. 1, signaling a hardware-focused management shift. Agriculture Plastics Disposal: Penn State research highlights why many farmers burn ag plastics—cost and weak recycling markets make “doing the right thing” hard. Oncology Update: FDA approval coverage spotlights daraxonrasib for metastatic pancreatic cancer, with Penn Medicine clinicians weighing what it could mean for RAS-driven tumors.
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