AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoConnecticut Economy & Innovation: A new WalletHub study ranks Connecticut No. 16 overall for state economies, but highlights a standout strength: innovation potential (No. 7), pointing to the state’s aerospace, advanced manufacturing, medical tech, and research base. AI Attitudes vs. Use: A Granite State Poll from UNH finds New Hampshire residents’ worries about AI are rising (nearly two-thirds expect negative effects over the next decade), even as AI use at work climbs to 59%. AI Adoption Map (CT in context): Microsoft data shows Vermont has low AI tool use (23.3%), while Connecticut ranks higher (No. 8) and Chittenden County leads within Vermont—an adoption gap that tracks with local job mix. School Tech Backlash: A report on “anti-tech” resistance in schools spotlights parents alarmed by early device rollouts, arguing the push for tech in K-12 is colliding with real concerns about how students learn. Local Tech & Privacy: Norwich residents report large drones near homes at night; police are investigating, underscoring how thin drone rules leave multiple plausible explanations. Public Health Access: CT Mirror reports medically complex children can wait years for palliative care support, showing how long waitlists can delay help for families. PFAS Crackdown: A nationwide look at “forever chemicals” notes Connecticut among states moving toward new 2026 PFAS disclosure and restriction rules.
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