AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoDirected-Energy Defense: Cape Canaveral is getting laser-based systems to detect, track, and neutralize drone intrusions as part of a broader spaceport security modernization. Tribal Energy Partnerships: Arizona’s Tribal Energy Summit brought tribal leaders and state officials together to coordinate energy conservation, resilience, funding, and disaster planning. ASU Tech & Sovereignty: ASU renamed its American Indian Policy Institute to the Tribal Nations Policy Institute and is expanding digital sovereignty work, including tools for broadband and emerging tech policy. STEM for Kids: The Esplanade is hosting free Saturday science/tech/robotics classes with the Arizona Science Center, including solar, chemistry, and coding-style activities. Data Centers & Water Pressure: A national debate over AI data centers is intensifying around land, electricity, and especially water demands—an issue that’s landing in midterm politics. Cyber Safety: FBI and researchers warn that online predator networks tied to “764” can target kids through games and social platforms, sometimes involving teens. Telecom Upgrade Delays: The FCC paused Verizon’s plan to retire copper landlines in Arizona and other states while it reviews concerns from rural communities.
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