AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI & Law: Minnesota AG Keith Ellison urged a federal judge to reject xAI’s bid to block enforcement of HF 1606, arguing Grok’s “Grok Imagine” deepfake sexual-image tool isn’t protected speech and that the state can regulate the technology. Cybersecurity & Critical Infrastructure: A San Antonio councilmember is pushing for confidential briefings on water and power utility cyber defenses after late-July attacks on Minnesota water systems. Quantum Manufacturing: IonQ’s $1.8B acquisition of SkyWater Technology closes, bringing three fabrication sites in Minnesota and boosting IonQ’s control over scarce chip production capacity. STEM in Minnesota Schools: New Minnesota MCA results highlight science and reading participation/proficiency at local schools, including strong science participation at Valley Middle School of STEM and Brookview Elementary’s reading results. Public Housing Costs (Minnesota): HUD-assisted public housing rent snapshots show wide local variation, from Nicollet County’s $407/month average to Ramsey County’s $887/month in 2025. Research Funding & Community Impact: The Center for Victims of Torture in Saint Paul was listed as receiving a $2.97M HHS grant obligation for Afghan client services.
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