AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI & Work: Forecasts of AI job losses are colliding with labor-union pushback, with researchers arguing workers need a real voice through collective bargaining as workplaces adopt new digital tools. AI Governance: California signed a first-in-the-nation law creating independent third-party assessments for AI safety risks, aiming to fill gaps left by Washington. Cybersecurity & Defense: A new push to govern AI-driven military systems highlights concerns over autonomy, accountability, and “meaningful human control” in lethal decision-making. Energy Storage: A new review spotlights how commercial battery energy storage is scaling, with grid-code certification, thermal management, and delivery capability becoming key differentiators. Climate Resilience (Local): Storm Surge and the Newburyport Public Library announced a fall speaker series focused on climate change and resilience, including hands-on use of the En-ROADS climate simulator. Health (Local): Indiana State Police is seeking nearly $30M in federal funding for immigration-related surveillance tech and investigative tools. Maternal Health (DC-area): Megi Health reports a national training impact study showing doulas’ high-risk pregnancy knowledge rose sharply after certification, with reduced score variability across the workforce.
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