AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoGeothermal Power: Google-backed Fervo Energy hit first power at its Cape Station enhanced geothermal project in Beaver County, tied to a long-term Google deal for 396MW, with Phase I ramping toward full operations in Jan. 2027 and a potential 900MW at full buildout. AI + Infrastructure: Google is testing “Project Suncatcher,” a prototype satellite meant to explore whether AI chips can run in orbit, aiming at higher solar power and future laser-linked computing. Local Tech Planning: Fairfield developers unveiled a “GoldMine” data-center and industrial campus concept near Eagle Mountain, with hundreds of acres proposed and early planning documents now in the spotlight. Utah Education Tech & Privacy: A federal court ruling is fueling renewed debate as some parents pull children’s photos offline amid concerns about AI-generated explicit imagery. Cybersecurity: A Pew report says attacks on U.S. water systems are rising, and Utah facilities were named in past targeted reconnaissance. Business Tech: SoftBank invested $225M in Utah self-driving work-vehicle maker Autonomous Solutions, plus a new venture for automated construction fleets.
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