AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSurveillance & Privacy: Columbia residents are pushing back on Flock Safety cameras after concerns about what the systems can collect, who can access it, and how long data stays available—echoing a national debate over AI-enabled policing. Local Tech Governance: Kirksville’s City Council moved toward data center zoning rules, adopting a resolution that asks developers to pause while the city finalizes standards. Public Sector Data Systems: CMS is shifting a Medicaid eligibility “Eligibility Made Easy” API into the Federal Data Services Hub, aiming to streamline checks tied to upcoming work requirements. Food Safety: A cyclospora outbreak has sickened people across Kansas and Missouri, prompting shoppers to rethink produce choices while officials work to identify the source. Cyber/Tech Disruption: Missouri’s tech-and-law world got a jolt as a bar exam in Yakima was canceled due to a technology issue, leaving hundreds of applicants in limbo. AI & Health Research: UNC Pembroke immunologist Dr. Ben Bahr received Sigma Xi’s Wyatt Technology Transfer Award for Alzheimer’s work aimed at an affordable oral treatment. STEM Funding: The Rock Hill Turner Foundation announced its second annual fundraiser to support STEM education and environmental grants. Policy & Taxes: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe defended Amendment 5, setting up a vote on replacing income tax with expanded sales and use taxes.
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