AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoData Centers vs Seattle Moratorium: Seattle is weighing a one-year ban on new data centers while a new downtown proposal would replace the former Bed Bath & Beyond site with a six-story co-location facility run by Digital Realty. Public Safety Tech: As the 2026 FIFA World Cup nears, Seattle’s police union and council members are pushing Mayor Katie Wilson to activate Stadium District CCTV cameras despite a privacy audit pause. Cybersecurity & Privacy: Amazon faces a class-action lawsuit over Ring’s “Familiar Faces” facial recognition, and the FBI warns fans about fake FIFA ticket sites using lookalike domains and stolen login/payment codes. Health & Research: A major trial found low-dose rivaroxaban didn’t help people with advanced CKD but increased major bleeding; separate reporting highlights arts therapy benefits for trauma recovery. STEM in WA: WSU will launch a master’s in viticulture and enology at its Tri-Cities campus, and UW researchers are studying how to prioritize fish-passage projects to avoid “stranded” investments.
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