AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoNuclear Fusion Policy: Wisconsin lawmakers advanced AB657, creating sales and use tax exemptions for equipment used in certified nuclear fusion technology projects, with multiple senators backing the measure. AI in Education: India’s push to curb exam paper leaks is colliding with reality—experts say securing large-scale digital testing (including a possible NEET online shift) is far more complex than it sounds. Tech, Security, and Privacy: Pixel phones are getting new Android 17 QPR2 Beta 3 controls, including an App Lock and deeper Quick Settings customization, while retail chains in Australia trial facial recognition to fight theft—raising fresh civil-liberty questions. Public Sector Tech Skills: Ghana’s GES IT coordinators received digital skills training in software, networking, data management, and cybersecurity to better support ICT in schools. Infrastructure and Housing Tech: Ontario and Ottawa announced up to $1B for municipal infrastructure tied to building more homes, targeting areas that don’t collect development charges. Hardware & Reliability: A new IEEE-backed study using Backblaze drive data finds HGST and WD drives fail less often than Seagate and Toshiba under comparable conditions.
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