AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNuclear Power Revival: The U.S. Department of War says it will deploy the Navy’s first advanced nuclear microreactor at Naval Weapons Station Crane in Indiana by Sept. 2028, adding to a fast-growing roster of small-reactor plans nationwide. Aviation Health Scrutiny: A new House oversight report urges a long-term study of whether repeated carrier launches, landings, and high physical forces can cause cumulative brain injuries in Navy pilots. AI in Kentucky Higher Ed: University of the Cumberlands launched Kentucky’s first online Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, with a Ph.D. in AI also announced. AI Workforce Planning: Kentucky’s AI task force is pushing universities to prioritize “AI proficiency” across majors, aiming to build shared competency for the workforce. Public Safety Tech Backlash: Covington approved a $6 million, 10-year Axon contract but limited automated license plate reader cameras, as lawmakers weigh tighter rules amid privacy concerns. Kentucky STEM Recognition: Two Kentucky schools won national honors for student-led energy education projects, highlighting state investment in STEM learning. Climate & Health: NOAA reports the U.S. just had its hottest summer on record, underscoring worsening heat and drought conditions. Local Tech & Agriculture: UK entomology research is targeting the annual bluegrass weevil to protect Kentucky golf course turf.
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