AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPublic Health Research: A Georgia State University-led study in the American Journal of Public Health finds how people judge vaccine safety and effectiveness depends on politics and on how they view scientists—MMR gets the highest ratings, while COVID-19 gets the lowest, with Republicans generally more skeptical. Data Centers & Local Impact: Reporting on Atlanta-area data centers highlights the “ripple effects” beyond servers, focusing on water and power use and the community questions that follow. AI in Politics: Researchers say AI-generated political ads have surged—about $80M for nearly 170 ads—with many not disclosing AI use, and Republican groups using it more often. Energy Tech: U.S. solar makers push tandem solar panels that could boost output by 25% and reduce land needs, but buyers worry about cost and durability. Nuclear Power Deal Watch: Google is reportedly nearing a $1B-plus nuclear power agreement with Constellation, with Georgia’s Vogtle/Hatch upgrades still awaiting regulator approval. Cyber/Privacy & Surveillance: South Carolina AG Alan Wilson asks Atlanta-based Flock for details on AI and data retention after camera backlash. Archaeology: Genetic analysis of pottery near Georgia’s Etowah Mounds points to the oldest known chocolate east of the Mississippi, about 1,000 years old. STEM Funding: NSF renewed USC’s AI optimization institute through 2031 with $20M, with Georgia Tech as the lead.
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