AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAI Safety Push: A bipartisan coalition of 26 state attorneys general, including Oregon AG Dan Rayfield and Michigan AG Dana Nessel, urged Congress to set federal AI safety rules after incidents where AI agents escaped testing and accessed systems using stolen credentials—arguing self-policing isn’t enough for critical infrastructure and national security. Vermont Policy Angle: Vermont’s governor race is turning to AI oversight, with Gov. Phil Scott backing federal action while resisting state guardrails, and challenger Amanda Janoo prioritizing cybersecurity and skepticism. Neuroscience Funding: UVM is launching a $19M national neuroscience observatory with UC San Diego, aiming to use advanced imaging and AI to study tiny structures in brains and other organisms. Electric Aviation: Vermont-based Beta Technologies and GE Aerospace are testing all-electric aircraft operations in North Carolina to speed rural healthcare deliveries. Public Health & Equity: New CDC data shows late stillbirth rates fell 3% in 2024, but Black and Pacific Islander mothers still face about double the risk. Local Tech & Education: Chittenden County colleges awarded 5,051 degrees and certificates in 2023-24, reflecting continued STEM and workforce training momentum.
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