AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMeta Child-Safety Trial: A landmark federal case in Oakland pits 29 states against Meta over claims Facebook and Instagram were engineered to addict kids, with New Jersey among the lead plaintiffs and testimony alleging a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach for users under 13. Clean Energy & Power Costs: A New Jersey report argues temporary utility bill credits won’t be enough as demand strains the grid, urging a policy shift toward affordability, reliability, and sustainability. Lithium Tech Funding: Princeton Critical Minerals raised $16M to scale brine-based lithium production, with NJEDA support and NSF/ARPA-E grants. AI & Compute Race: Coverage highlights how India’s solar potential and energy storage could help power AI data centers, even as it lags in leading chip manufacturing. Public Health & Water: A clean-water technology story spotlights AguaClara Reach’s work with partners including NJIT to make treatment systems easier for communities facing turbidity and unreliable water. STEM in NJ Schools: Rutgers’ Zimmerli Art Museum spotlights Japan-U.S. exchange, while separate coverage notes NJ colleges and universities landing on major “best” lists. Local Tech/Policy: NJ’s shield law expands protections for gender-affirming care against out-of-state legal actions. Energy Infrastructure: PJM-related reporting examines how data centers are pushing for power access and how states are responding.
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