AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI & Data Centers Backlash: Wisconsin residents are pushing back on hyperscale AI data centers, with a western Wisconsin event drawing hundreds and organizers urging statewide safeguards and stronger local control. Local Tech Policy: Madison and Dane County are also exploring rules for “hyperscale” data centers, as the fight spreads from neighborhoods to government planning. Energy Demand: Wisconsin utilities are preparing for a projected 14.8% jump in peak electricity demand over the next three years, with grid expansion and transmission investment in focus. Environmental Health (PFAS): The Wisconsin DNR is holding PFAS listening sessions in the Marinette area on how Tyco Fire Products settlement funds should be spent, with community input guiding next steps. Research & Safety: UW-Madison researchers report that the fungicide fludioxonil and its breakdown products can trigger oxidative stress in humans and wildlife, raising residue and wildlife exposure concerns. Science in the Great Lakes: A robot expedition reached Superior Maximus, the deepest part of Lake Superior, to study deepwater life and “zombie fish” lake trout. Cyber & Finance: KerberRose Wealth Management says about 27,000 people were affected by a data breach, and Wisconsin’s investment scam tracker highlights rising fraud, including asset-recovery scams.
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