AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoGeorgia Tech Research: Engineers at Georgia Tech unveiled SWANS, a body-based wireless networking system that lets tiny implants and sensors communicate through tissue—potentially enabling coordinated sensing and therapy without traditional antennas or close placement. Data Center Policy: Lawmakers promoted a “Ratepayer Protection” bill aimed at stopping data centers from passing grid upgrade costs onto regular customers, a debate that’s increasingly relevant as Georgia’s data center buildout accelerates. Privacy & Surveillance Oversight: Two senators from opposite parties urged the DOJ to tighten oversight of automated license plate reader systems after concerns about misuse and public trust. Cybersecurity & Health Data: Multistate attorneys general announced a $2.3M settlement with Labcorp tied to a patient-data breach involving a medical debt collector, emphasizing vendor security as a non-delegable duty. Space Tech: NASA tested a dual-mode, non-toxic propulsion system for small satellites, aiming to simplify spacecraft maneuvering and free up mass for science instruments. Local Tech/Industry: Kodiak AI selected the Dallas–Houston corridor for its first fully driverless long-haul trucking launch, targeting an unsupervised rollout by end of 2026.
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