AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoArtificial Intelligence: The University of Montana announced a nine-credit certificate in human-centered AI, covering practical uses, ethics and how to spot the technology’s limits. Montana is also among states suing OpenAI over alleged consumer-protection and safety failures. Yellowstone & Data Centers: A $105 million gift from energy giant Tallgrass will support park research, conservation and visitor education, while raising questions about private philanthropy amid the West’s data-center boom. Military Technology: President Trump announced plans for a Montana weapons-testing “super range,” but the proposal remains uncertain; a defense bill includes $10 million for a feasibility study, with no site identified. Wildfire Research: Montana State University received a $3 million NASA grant to study wildfire smoke using balloons and drones. Cybersecurity: UM’s CyberMontana program plans to open a student-run Security Operations Center on Oct. 27, offering hands-on threat monitoring and services for Montana communities. Rural Connectivity: Jefferson County research finds 7% of children lack home internet, a larger share than statewide and a potential barrier to schoolwork.
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