AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoPFAS Accountability in NJ: The Trump administration reached a multistate $450M settlement with Chemours over “forever chemicals,” including a $22.5M penalty and $90M for mitigation across West Virginia, North Carolina, and New Jersey, plus major spending for pollution controls and clean drinking water. Data Center Politics: New Jersey lawmakers advanced an “End Data Center Tax Credits” bill that cuts $250M in Next New Jersey Program credits and redirects support toward energy storage and lower-income electric customers, as AI data center opposition grows. AI and Local News: A coalition of nearly 400 local newspaper publishers sued OpenAI and Microsoft in federal court, alleging copyrighted reporting was copied to train AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot without permission or payment. Healthcare Tech Under Pressure: Portal messaging is surging for cancer survivors and primary care, with clinician inbox load rising sharply, prompting calls for staffing changes and protected time. AI in Breast Imaging: DeepHealth won FDA clearances for new AI breast suite features, including arterial calcification assessment and prior exam integration to improve detection and reduce recalls. Recycling Safety Gap: Camden-area scrap operations face scrutiny as NJ considers stricter rules for shredder residue and lithium-ion battery fire prevention. Climate Risk Research: Scientists propose “weather jiu-jitsu,” using targeted atmospheric interventions to nudge hurricanes away from populated areas.
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