AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI Surveillance Oversight: Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley is widening his probe of AI-assisted surveillance by sending letters to Axon, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada, asking for details on data collection and retention tied to license-plate and vehicle-tracking systems. Privacy vs. Public Safety: Rep. Eric Burlison backs the “Flock Off” Act to limit government access to vehicle location data from automated license plate readers, arguing it can go beyond a single image and raise constitutional concerns. Wireless Research in KC: UMKC researchers are using a newly installed anechoic chamber to test antennas and wireless tech, including DARPA-funded radar-related work. Critical Minerals Testing in Missouri: Missouri S&T won a $16.3M DOE grant to build a “Mine of the Future” proving ground for underground mining tech and energy-efficient processing. Manufacturing Automation: Tavoron acquired St. Louis-area Power Motion to expand robotics, machine vision, and motion-control services across the Midwest. Education & Workforce Tech: Missouri-adjacent news highlights a nearly $4M NC grant to expand a classroom-based “Skills for the Future” assessment program. Local Tech & Community: Parkville residents are pushing back on Flock camera plans, while Missouri’s teacher pay and vaccine-exemption trends continue to shape school policy debates.
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