AGP Executive Report
Last update: 31 minutes agoVermont AI use: Microsoft data finds Vermont near the bottom for generative AI adoption, with 23.3% of working-age residents using tools like ChatGPT—far behind other New England states. Local planning: South Burlington’s planning commission is drafting early zoning rules for data centers, aiming to get ahead of a fast-moving industry and its energy and water concerns. U.S. politics with Vermont ties: Sen. Bernie Sanders is pushing public ownership in AI, and reports say OpenAI CEO Sam Altman met with Sanders to back the broader idea even if he won’t support Sanders’ 50% threshold. Maine Senate drama: Graham Platner’s campaign is in damage-control mode after new allegations surfaced, while supporters including Rep. Ro Khanna rally behind him. Business & community: UVM Health’s Project SEARCH program held a completion ceremony for eight graduates, highlighting workplace skills for young adults with disabilities. Sports: Otter Valley beat top-seeded Lyndon in softball playoffs?—actually, Lyndon advanced with a big win over Otter Valley in the Division II quarterfinal. Crime: Federal authorities arrested five out-of-state suspects in a $500,000+ bank and credit union wire fraud case spanning Vermont and the Northeast.
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