AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSurgical Tech in Brookings: Brookings Health System spent $1.3M upgrading all three surgical suites with the Stryker iSuite connected system—ceiling-mounted lighting, cameras, screens, and software—aimed at sharper visualization and safer, more efficient procedures. AI Policy Debate (South Dakota): Sen. John Thune pushed back on “hyperbole” around AI risks, arguing the U.S. shouldn’t cede AI leadership to adversaries, even as experts warn that even “kill switch” ideas may not be enough. Cybersecurity Watch: Colorado water utilities were hit by attacks on operational technology systems, with attackers reportedly changing settings and disrupting alarms/pumping cycles—briefly, without public safety impact. STEM in Action (Rapid City): South Dakota Mines students drew big crowds at the Great Downtown Pumpkin Festival, launching pumpkins hundreds of feet with custom-built siege engines. Local Media Research: A Rapid City native Fulbright scholar is planning South Dakota community discussions to study how people find trusted news as “news deserts” grow. Housing Snapshot (Zillow): County-by-county updates show mixed momentum—Campbell County up 6% to $191,142, while Bon Homme County fell 2.3% to $163,660. Data Centers in the Spotlight: A new roundup lists South Dakota data-center facilities and proposed projects, noting there’s no single official statewide count.
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