AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals Supply Chain: AP reports Phoenix Tailings’ Exeter, N.H. refinery uses electrolysis to separate critical minerals from mining waste, aiming to cut U.S. dependence on China; the Pentagon-backed $500M expansion is expected to take 14–18 months. Nuclear Power & Data Centers: A commentary weighs whether small modular reactors can scale fast enough for rising electricity demand from data centers, warning that siting and local opposition have derailed past energy projects. Deepfakes & Election Tech: A Massachusetts-focused report highlights Beacon Hill’s failure to pass stronger rules on deceptive synthetic media, while noting New Hampshire’s prior experience with a fake robocall that triggered a criminal investigation. AI Literacy in Higher Ed: Another national piece says colleges are pushing AI minors and “AI literacy” for non–computer science majors as employers ask about AI skills. Education Pressure in NH Schools: EdWeek survey coverage finds 75% of educators expect student behavior to be a major challenge in 2026–27, alongside budget uncertainty. Climate Outlook for NH: Super El Niño coverage flags a winter with above-average snow risk for New Hampshire, tying forecasts to early planning. Local STEM/Tech in NH: UNH launched new three-year online bachelor programs (management and computer information technology) using a 90-credit model.
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