AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSpace & Policy: NASA is set to announce the four-astronaut crew for Artemis III on Tuesday, a key Earth-orbit test ahead of future lunar lander missions. AI Infrastructure & Power: A new report warns utilities are hitting a “deliverable demand” gap as speculative data-center load requests outpace what the grid can actually support. Texas Data Centers: Taylor, Texas is selling 87 acres once meant for community recreation to a data center developer for $10M, while residents raise concerns about noise and the deal’s impact. Workforce for AI Buildout: Meta is funding a cost-free “America’s Workforce Academy” to train data-center technicians with guaranteed job offers after completion, including Texas. Autonomous Logistics: PepsiCo’s driverless truck rollout with Gatik moves autonomous freight beyond pilots, but it’s reigniting debate over jobs, safety, and regulation. Governance Watch: Investors and analysts are questioning SpaceX’s governance as its IPO timing draws nearer, including concerns about Texas incorporation and Musk-linked control. Agriculture Health: Texas screwworm detections continue to trigger federal and state response planning, with Kansas urging vigilance as the pest spreads. Consumer Safety: Texas AG Ken Paxton opened a glyphosate residue investigation into Bayer and PepsiCo, targeting alleged consumer-protection violations. Biotech: Houston-based Coya Therapeutics began a blinded extension phase in its ALSTARS trial for COYA 302 in ALS.
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