AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Trust in Policing: A new report argues AI use in law enforcement is unacceptably biased and undermines public trust because people can’t opt out of AI-fed bodycam and personal data. Utah Clean Energy: At a Utah research site, engineers are testing enhanced geothermal power that could deliver steady electricity for power-hungry AI data centers. Public Health Watch: Federal bird flu trackers went nearly a month without updates before new H5N1 detections, including dairy herds in Texas and Utah. USU Expansion: Utah State opened the Thomas and Patricia Willis Veterinary Medical Education building, aiming to ease rural vet-care shortages and train 100 students at a time. Local Tech Policy: Utah House District 3 candidates clash over data centers and housing, with one urging guardrails for AI infrastructure. Water Tech in the West: Utah’s agricultural water leasing pilot is highlighted as a practical way to reduce Colorado River strain. Data Center Backlash: A new policy brief notes hyperscale data centers’ power demands and growing community opposition, pushing lawmakers toward clearer rules. Utah Science: Researchers used a 3D method to estimate Timpanogos rock glacier ice—about 1.5 million cubic meters.
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