AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI History in NH: Dartmouth’s “AI before AI” series revisits how John McCarthy’s 1955 proposal for an AI workshop at Dartmouth was rejected by the Rockefeller Foundation—an early glimpse of how the field had to be invented before it existed. Cybercrime & Fraud: Concord Police describe a debit-card skimming case tied to cloned cards and cash withdrawals, warning that fraud and scams are rising statewide and urging residents to stay alert. Higher Ed Moves: SNHU will consolidate Manchester office operations into its main campus, vacating its downtown Millyard headquarters and putting the building up for sale. Data Centers, Not Rural Myth: A NYU Tandon study finds 97.5% of U.S. data centers sit in metro areas, challenging the idea that the “cloud” is remote. Defense Tech in NH: Vibrac Precision Test Systems in Manchester expects major growth as Patriot missile production ramps, with orders potentially topping $100M over four years. Public Health Watch: CDC numbers show babesiosis cases at 3,586 for 2023, with tick season peaking in late summer—relevant for Northeastern clinicians and patients. Consumer Privacy: New Hampshire and other states update privacy laws in 2026, with AI-related obligations prompting companies to review compliance programs. STEM Education Pathways: UNH launches new three-year online applied bachelor programs (including computer information technology) aimed at faster, lower-cost degrees.
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