AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Power Grid Stress: A new study finds AI data centers create a “data heat island” effect, raising nearby land temperatures by about 2°C on average, with some spots much higher—while grid watchdogs warn power demand could strain supplies as data centers surge. Local Tech & Policy: Seattle just voted for a one-year moratorium on new large data centers, and Louisiana leaders are watching the fallout as states debate costs, water use, and public health impacts. Diabetes Tech in Louisiana: At ADA 2026 in New Orleans, researchers reported an EHR-based machine learning model that can flag people at highest type 2 diabetes risk up to 10 years early, alongside more GLP-1 pipeline updates including a once-daily pill. AI Misuse in Courts: A federal judge in Mississippi removed lawyers after they used generative AI that produced fake legal citations—another reminder that automation still needs human checks. Health Access in Louisiana: LDH expanded the Louisiana Carrot Initiative to all Walmart stores statewide, boosting SNAP shoppers’ ability to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. Autonomous Vehicles in New Orleans: City council discussed Waymo testing and possible rules, with an earliest “loose timeline” of 2027 for driverless for-hire service.
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