AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI Surveillance & Privacy: A Senate probe led by Sen. Josh Hawley is widening beyond Flock Safety, with letters sent to Axon, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada asking for details on AI-assisted surveillance data collection and retention. Local Data Center Pushback: Tigerton and Sauk County both approved moratoriums on new AI data center projects, with residents citing noise, wildlife, farmland, water, and energy concerns. Wisconsin Elections & Mail Voting: The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Trump’s attempt to tighten mail-in voting rules for the midterms, while Wisconsin election officials continue working to keep absentee voting running smoothly. Campus Science & Funding: Gov. Tony Evers toured UW-La Crosse and UW-Stout, highlighting investments tied to Prairie Springs and a $250 million UW System operational boost. Battery & Energy Tech: Wisconsin-based COnovate won a $1.25M DOE contract to scale a graphite-alternative anode aimed at improving lithium-ion battery charge tracking. Higher Ed Sports Finance: Sen. Maria Cantwell released a report warning runaway college athletics spending is draining university finances and raising student costs. Public Safety Cameras: Wisconsin Rep. Calvin Callahan called for a ban on unchecked ALPR camera use, setting up a legislative hearing in January.
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