AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoAI & Ethics in Boston Education: Boston College will launch the Krantz Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, and Humanity, using Jesuit-style teaching to train students for ethical AI leadership, backed by a “transformative” gift from trustee Jason Krantz and Keely Krantz. Healthcare AI Adoption: Sanford Health is sending leaders to Boston for HIMSS AI events, with its chief medical officer for virtual care set to discuss how the system moves AI from pilots into day-to-day clinical workflows. AI’s Real-World Costs: A new report frames the “verification economy,” arguing that as AI speeds up drafting and analysis, teams spend more time on review and oversight—shifting work rather than simply eliminating it. Surveillance Tech & Privacy: Vermont lawmakers tried to curb license-plate tracking, but police reportedly used an out-of-state camera network loophole, reigniting the privacy vs. public safety debate. Energy Demand for AI: Another piece highlights how AI’s growing compute needs are pushing data centers toward higher electricity use, turning power into a bottleneck. Boston Tech & Society: A Boston-area story on AI-driven surveillance cameras (Flock-style) adds to the growing scrutiny of automated tracking systems.
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