AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMeta Child-Safety Settlement: Meta agreed to pay states up to $17.1B and add child-safety controls to Facebook and Instagram, with South Dakota set to receive at least $52.6M as part of the court-approved deal. Cybersecurity & Water: CISA says more than 100 internet-exposed water systems were hit in July, and reporting links Iran-linked actors to sabotage attempts targeting U.S. water infrastructure, including South Dakota. VA Digital Health Rollout: A VA deputy secretary visit to the Black Hills focused on facility concerns and the planned May 2027 launch of a new Electronic Health Record system for a more unified veteran medical history. Energy + Data Centers: South Dakota’s push for robust renewable power is drawing hyperscale data centers, even as lawmakers weigh how to manage growth. STEM in the Black Hills: Douglas Middle School in Rapid City hosts a free STEAM career showcase Aug. 27 with hands-on stations from local partners. Battery Manufacturing Research: Critical Resources and CSIRO are teaming up to scale a solvent- and binder-free dry supersonic deposition battery process, building on work with SD Mines. Local Tech Policy: Pennington County is reminding vacation rental operators to get licensed, warning of notices and potential fines.
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