AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSurveillance Tech Backlash: Milwaukee County executive David Crowley says his office won’t renew its Flock Safety contract in 2027, citing privacy and the need for guardrails before cameras run again. Local Governance: Oconomowoc is preparing to cut funding for its Flock license plate readers, with officials pointing to data-sharing and contract-trust concerns. Public Safety vs. Privacy: Racine County’s sheriff ordered Flock cameras down after learning the company offered to sell anonymized traffic data to a third party—fueling a broader Wisconsin pullback. AI Policy in Healthcare: Wisconsin lawmakers held a committee hearing on regulating AI in healthcare, focusing on patient data safety and the lack of a national privacy law. STEM & Research: UW-Madison research suggests Wisconsin’s “brain drain” is more about attracting skilled workers than losing college-educated residents. Environment & Health: A study led by RPI links warming, algae growth, and low oxygen in U.S. estuaries to water-quality and fish-population risks. Education & Workforce: UMD launched a new Early Childhood Education major aimed at boosting the supply of teachers for birth-to-third-grade learning. Space Weather: NOAA upgraded its geomagnetic storm watch to G2, improving odds for aurora visibility as solar activity approaches Earth.
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