AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Surveillance Oversight: Sen. Josh Hawley is widening his probe into AI-assisted surveillance, sending letters to Axon, Motorola Solutions, and Verkada after starting with Flock Safety, asking for details on data collection, retention, and sharing. Local Tech & Privacy: Parkville, Missouri has suspended its Flock license-plate reader program while it reviews resident concerns about privacy, data access, sharing, and controls. Health Policy at the Ballot: A new SLU/YouGov poll shows Missouri voters are split on whether to reinstate an abortion ban (44% oppose, 43% support, 13% unsure), with support strongest among Republicans. Cancer Settlement Watch: A Missouri judge will weigh final approval of a $7.25B Roundup lymphoma settlement that could affect people exposed to the product even if they haven’t been diagnosed yet. Animal-Testing Funding Scrutiny: A watchdog report says NIH has added more than $225M for new dog and cat experiments, despite promises to shift toward modern alternatives. Farm Costs: Diesel prices hit record highs, squeezing Missouri farmers as harvest season approaches. Agriculture Competition: USDA is seeking input from farmers about alleged fertilizer “cartel” practices as the FTC investigates pricing and competition. Higher Ed Tech & Training: Missouri partners with Google to offer free AI tools and training for educators and job seekers statewide. STEM on Campus: Northwest Missouri State’s Martindale Hall reopens after a major renovation, adding new lab and classroom tech, including an Anatomage table.
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