AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Local Policy: Linden officials move to ban AI data centers citywide, citing rising electricity and water demands, noise, pollution, and pressure on infrastructure. NJ Data Center Scrutiny: New Jersey’s planned DataOne Campus in Vineland is accused of running 45 unpermitted generators tied to federal air rules, with nearby schools raising stakes. STEM in the Community: A 13-year-old Marlton coder’s Water Saver app and campaign have reached over 1 million people worldwide, aiming to cut household water waste. Education Outcomes: Rutgers University–Newark reports a 77% six-year bachelor’s completion rate for Asian students in its 2018 cohort. Public Benefits Tech: New Jersey completes a statewide rollout of chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards to reduce skimming and cloning. Health & Research: Rutgers’ World Trade Center Health Program says about 6,900 NJ 9/11 survivors have received free care, with cancers, lung disease, and mental health among covered conditions. Tech Economy: A week of global tech layoffs continues, with AI-linked restructuring driving job cuts.
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