AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI in Education: South Dakota’s Board of Regents approved four new AI-focused degree programs—DSU’s doctoral Artificial Intelligence track and SDSU’s bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral AI Engineering degrees—aimed at starting this fall and building skills for autonomous systems, cybersecurity, and intelligent infrastructure. Local School Funding: Gov. Larry Rhoden and the state Department of Education received Trump administration approval for statewide Ed-Flex waivers, giving districts more flexibility to carry over Title I funds and better align federal spending with literacy and math priorities. AI in Healthcare: Avera leaders say ambient AI tools are being used to draft exam-room notes so clinicians can spend more time with patients, emphasizing support for caregivers rather than replacement. Geospatial Tech Launch: Stone Harp Analytics rolled out SIGMA, an on-demand geospatial intelligence service that connects customers with senior analysts for faster satellite and mapping-based answers. Lithium Exposure Study: A Columbia University study finds lithium shows up in household drinking water across Western Tribal communities, with water explaining a major share of lithium levels measured in people. Weather & Safety: Forecast coverage highlights a chance of severe storms in western South Dakota this afternoon, with strong downbursts, lightning, and heavy rain possible.
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