AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI Infrastructure & Manufacturing: Nvidia says it has poured at least $6.5B since March into photonics firms to swap copper with “light” for faster AI data-center links, aiming to keep bandwidth ahead of expanding training clusters. Medicare Coverage Expansion: AngioDynamics won a major Medicare step for its NanoKnife NanoKnife IRE prostate and liver cancer indications, with Palmetto GBA issuing a final coverage policy effective July 5, 2026. Workforce & Housing Pipeline: Gov. Josh Stein visited Pitt Community College to spotlight construction and industrial tech training tied to youth apprenticeships, linking skilled trades to more affordable housing supply. Public Health & Regulation: FDA inspection data shows 181 inspections at 180 NC food/cosmetics companies in 2025, with Carolina Bakery leading citations. Cyber/National Security: Reuters reports U.S. forces in war zones were targeted using commercially available location data, raising pressure to treat the ad-tech industry as a security risk. Energy & Grid Pressure: More cities are pausing data center projects amid backlash over electricity costs and impacts, as developers weigh deadlines and incentives. Healthcare Costs Watch: KFF data suggests NC’s uninsured rate could rebound after ACA marketplace subsidy changes, reversing years of decline.
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