AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealth Tech Policy: California DHCS updated prior-authorization rules for complex rehab technology repairs, dropping TARs when monthly wheelchair repair/parts costs are $2,500 or less—an effort praised by disability advocates. AI in Schools: Google expanded Gemini access in Google Classroom for students of all ages, adding a Gemini tab for help with assignments and study tools, while administrators decide what’s enabled. Autonomous Vehicles: A Santa Monica court granted a preliminary injunction pausing Waymo overnight operations at two charging sites, citing noise concerns while remediation talks continue. Public Health & Safety: A NEJM Evidence report links engineered-stone countertop work in California to silicosis—592 cases, 65 transplants, and 31 deaths—highlighting exposure risk from cutting and grinding. Privacy & Surveillance: SparrowMap’s crowdsourced mapping of government vehicle cameras adds fuel to the broader fight over Flock’s license-plate reader network and local privacy backlash. Space & Astronomy: Santa Monica College’s planetarium schedule brings live shows on eclipses, Mars Rover Curiosity, and the night sky through August.
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