AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Safety & Politics: Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned, warning AI could “kill all humans” by 2030, triggering lawmakers’ calls for emergency action and Sanders pushing AI guardrails. Endangered Species Act Fight: A coalition of 20 states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over new rules that narrow “harm” and weaken protections for threatened species. Data Centers & Water: Vermont’s natural resources secretary backed federal limits on data-center water costs after Gov. Scott vetoed similar state regulation. Vermont Energy & Industry: Pawlet is set to break ground Sept. 18 on a geothermal system for town hall and library, funded by a ~$444,000 grant. Manufacturing/Tech: OnLogic will demo physical AI hardware and edge automation solutions at IMTS 2026. Food & Farms: Vermonters Feeding Vermonters marks one year, investing in local farms to expand fresh produce access statewide. Community & Workforce: Groundbreaking at Camp Johnson will consolidate Vermont Guard family support services into a new readiness center. Local Economy: Southwestern Vermont’s 2026 State of the Commerce survey finds strong business confidence, but rising costs and workforce shortages remain major hurdles.
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