AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSurveillance & Privacy: Palantir CEO Alex Karp has reportedly built a $200M+ real estate portfolio focused on seclusion, a striking contrast to the AI and data analytics tools his firm sells to governments and defense agencies. Local Tech Governance: Flock Safety’s camera network has topped 100,000 units as 53 cities in 20 states cancel or reject contracts over alleged data-sharing violations and unauthorized federal access—raising fresh questions about how surveillance permissions are set and enforced. San Marino Science Spotlight: The Huntington Library in San Marino is preparing for two Titan Arum “corpse flower” blooms, expected to last just 24–48 hours; visitors can watch progress in person and via a live stream (smell optional). STEM in the Public Eye: A podcast episode breaks down Sender ID for SMS and new coverage-map rules for telcos, framed as a practical step toward consistent information. Civic Tech & Democracy: A global look at how the U.S. differs from other democracies, timed with America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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