AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoAI & Energy: Santee Cooper is partnering with Google Cloud to deploy Gemini Enterprise and WeatherNext 2 for AI-driven load forecasting and faster financial scenario planning, aiming to cut costly over- or under-buying of power. Health Tech: Carbon fiber spinal implants are advancing cancer care in South Carolina, enabling less invasive surgery and quicker recovery for patients with spinal tumors. Space/Robotics & Regulation: Tesla’s Cybercab robotaxi rollout is drawing scrutiny as the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration opens an audit of about 1,000 vehicles to test compliance with federal safety rules. Invasive Species: A University of Georgia study finds invasive joro spiders in Georgia and South Carolina eat a different mix of insects than native orb weavers, easing fears of direct food competition. Local STEM/Industry: ECHO assembled portable LED light towers in South Carolina, touting long runtime between refuels for jobsite lighting. Public Safety Tech: NOAA warns rip currents can hit any beach with breaking waves, with South Carolina-area rescues and deaths underscoring the need for surf checks and caution.
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