AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoDigital Privacy: A University of Maine-led study examined why tech professionals seek privacy-law advice on Reddit, surveying 223 users and analyzing more than 2,200 posts about GDPR compliance. Surveillance Tech: Flock Safety’s political spending has grown alongside its license-plate camera network, but voters in communities from Maine to Texas have pushed back against the surveillance system. Lobster Science: NOAA delayed a whale-protection meeting as it reviews new data suggesting U.S. fishing gear may account for a smaller share of entanglements than previously estimated—a potentially important shift for Maine’s lobster industry. Data Center Debate: Opposition to power-hungry AI facilities surged at the polls, with Maine among the states where local ballot measures took up data center restrictions. Kelp Farming: South Korean technology is helping Maine kelp growers work more efficiently, highlighting how imported tools could support the state’s growing aquaculture sector.
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