AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndiana AI in government: Indiana state agencies have approved 135 AI-related plans from Jan. 2025 to June 2026, covering everything from police and legal support to drones and policy review, with risk checks required before tools go live. Public safety GIS for 911: VertiGIS and INDIGITAL are partnering to automate GIS data validation and governance for NG911, aiming to improve address and boundary accuracy that can affect call outcomes. Higher ed AI training: Trine University is joining a seven-month AI pedagogy and curriculum institute run by the American Association of Colleges and Universities, starting with remote sessions in mid-September. Data center debate in Indiana: Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s 92 And You State Tour touched data centers in Grant County, arguing the U.S. needs them for the tech race while opposing tax abatements and pushing for siting and power plans that protect local communities. Health and safety watch: A new study links polypharmacy (five-plus prescriptions) in seniors to higher mortality risk, while a federal egg recall tied to antibiotic-resistant Salmonella includes Indiana producer Midwest Poultry Services. Tech policy ripple effects: A national analysis finds data center tax breaks often cost far more than states projected, with Texas’s exemption forecast jumping from “no significant impact” to billions.
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