AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoAI Infrastructure Deal: Reports say Anthropic has agreed to pay about $45B over six years for AI computing capacity tied to Nscale’s West Virginia data center campus, with roughly 460 megawatts of power and Nvidia’s next-gen Vera Rubin systems expected to come online in late 2027—another sign that West Virginia’s energy and chip access are becoming the real battleground for frontier AI. Surveillance Policy Push: In Charleston, opponents of automated license plate readers and other surveillance tech are organizing to add “guardrails,” arguing for limits on warrantless tracking and tighter control over who can access sensitive data. Health Tech in WV: WVU Medicine performed West Virginia’s first single-port robotic-assisted lung cancer surgery, aiming for less pain and faster recovery than traditional minimally invasive approaches. Workforce Housing: Thomas is moving ahead with a $4.3M workforce housing and coworking project, breaking ground Sept. 4. Local Tech & Research Leadership: WVU’s Heart & Vascular Institute marked its 10th anniversary, highlighting growth in regional care and research.
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