AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI + Cybersecurity: A North Korean hacking group, PutridSlug, is using AI-powered deepfakes to impersonate executives on Zoom calls and trick employees into installing malware, showing how generative tools are making social engineering cheaper and easier. Robotics + Industry: Hyundai Motor Group is moving to buy out SoftBank’s Boston Dynamics stake, boosting its control as it plans to deploy the Atlas humanoid robot at a Georgia manufacturing plant starting in 2028. Public Safety Tech: DeKalb County has arrested a former sergeant for alleged misuse of Flock Safety license plate reader data, adding to Georgia’s growing list of officer misconduct cases tied to automated surveillance. Food Safety: The FDA says a Cyclospora test tied to Taylor Farms was a false positive, even as the broader outbreak investigation and lettuce recalls continue. Local Education Funding: Atlanta Community Schools voters will consider a one-mill sinking fund proposal for facility improvements on the Aug. 4 ballot. Virtual Production in Atlanta: Tyler Perry Studios and Synapse Virtual Production plan a next-gen virtual production facility on the Atlanta campus, aiming to be operational by end of 2026. Data Centers + Water: A water-consent critique warns hyperscale data centers can strain long-term water planning, even when operators claim they’ll rely on alternatives like rainwater.
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