AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoImmigration & Voting Enforcement: ProPublica reports Homeland Security Investigations used a tech platform to flag noncitizens on voter rolls, despite internal warnings about “false positives,” and the push produced only a few dozen prosecutions nationwide. Birth Tourism Crackdown: The State Department launched a Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force, saying it revoked 600+ visas and will share leads across agencies. AI in Schools: Lancaster County educators are adjusting instruction as AI tools spread, with districts adopting AI policies and training teachers on responsible use. Pennsylvania Vaccines: Gov. Josh Shapiro says PA won’t change immunization guidance after Trump’s executive order urges fewer shots and splitting MMR—raising concerns about delays and public health risk. Data Centers vs. Local Control: Upper Merion supervisors rejected five proposed data center applications amid resident concerns about noise, water, and strain on services. Materials Science: Rice researchers show graphene “nanowrinkles” can reshape electrical behavior, pointing to structure-controlled electronics. Robotics Funding Push: State Sen. Devlin Robinson highlights a bill to create statewide grants for K-12 robotics programs. Cyber/Banking Risk: Community banks say AI adoption via vendors outpaces contract clarity, leaving data ownership and cybersecurity oversight gaps. Defense Tech Policy: Trump ordered the Navy to replace electromagnetic aircraft launch systems with steam catapults on a new carrier, drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers.
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