AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNuclear Policy: West Virginia is back in the running for a federal Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campus, with state leaders saying they want faster progress but won’t accept spent-fuel disposal over the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer as a “nonstarter” in Idaho talks—highlighting how water and waste plans are driving state-by-state nuclear decisions. AI & Data Centers: Akamai and Anthropic announced an $11.6B cloud deal plus a warrant that could give Anthropic up to a 5% stake, underscoring how AI labs are locking in power and infrastructure as financing gets harder. AI Workforce: Arizona call-center workers warn that AI and overseas competition could shrink jobs fast, pushing lawmakers (including West Virginia Sen. Jim Justice) to require clearer disclosure and a human option. Public Health Tech: WVU students helped distribute naloxone kits during Monongalia County’s Save a Life Day, with demand spiking after overdose deaths at Ole Miss. STEM Education: WVU Tech received a national Society of Women Engineers charter, expanding support for women in STEM on campus. Agriculture Science: USDA ARS researchers in West Virginia are using drones, environmental DNA, and biocontrol trials to fight spotted lanternfly in grape vineyards.
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