AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTexas Tech & Research: Texas A&M’s new VISION supercomputing push is aimed at speeding up AI and science work, from generative AI to defense and health research. Genomics & Public Health: UT Arlington researchers are also backing faster outbreak tracking with an algorithm designed to improve genomic surveillance for disease outbreaks. Flood Safety Tech: A year after the Texas Hill Country floods, reporting highlights uneven adoption of warning systems—and UT Arlington is building a real-time flood warning approach that blends forecasting, river monitoring, and predictive modeling. AI + Energy in Texas: Multiple stories this week circle the same pressure point: AI data centers are driving grid strain and water concerns, with Texas lawmakers seeking oversight as power and water demands rise. STEM in the Lone Star State: A Texas summer STEM camp is putting drones, 3D printing, and coding into kids’ hands, while Texas A&M and other schools keep turning out research and computing wins. Cyber/Tech Policy: The week also includes debate over AI governance and public funding models for AI—plus ongoing scrutiny of how tech is regulated and powered.
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