AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoPhysical AI in manufacturing: BMW’s Spartanburg plant has started deploying Figure AI’s Figure 03 humanoid robots, building on a 2025 pilot that moved 90,000+ components and helped produce 30,000+ X3 vehicles—part of BMW’s push to use “physical AI” for logistics and repetitive tasks. Forensic DNA in SC history: DNA-led archaeology is identifying Revolutionary War remains from Camden’s pine forests; one set of remains labeled “9B” has been identified as John Pumphrey, with more soldiers still targeted for identification. SC health policy: South Carolina expands newborn screening to include two rare diseases, adding more early detection for infants. Weather watch (Upstate): Higher storm chances return Sunday across the Upstate and nearby regions, with potential for strong wind gusts, small hail, and localized flooding. Tech finance: Cipher Digital (formerly Cipher Mining) is pitching its shift from Bitcoin mining to AI data-center leasing, citing major contracted lease revenue and ramping NOI from 2027. Higher education governance: MUSC trustees are setting the stage for leadership succession as the search for David Cole’s replacement continues, with major projects like a planned cancer hospital tower in focus.
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