AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAI in Vermont politics: An AI-generated deepfake video of Rep. Becca Balint is circulating on Vermont social media, with lawmakers now testing how new state disclosure rules will apply to election ads and videos. Public safety tech: Vermont schools reported “swatting” bomb threats using garbled AI voices; officials say the threats were hoaxes, but the incidents show how quickly AI can be weaponized. Health research: A new review links pesticide exposure during pregnancy and early childhood to higher risk of childhood leukemia and brain tumors, with the strongest signals around prenatal exposure. Brain science: UVM researchers report menopause-related changes in resting brain activity across pre-, peri-, and post-menopause stages, pointing to hormone fluctuations as a key driver. Workplace retirement policy: The U.S. Department of Labor’s proposal to expand 401(k) access to alternative investments is moving forward after a massive comment surge—supporters call it “democratizing” wealth-building, critics warn about fees and risk. Microplastics push: California AG Rob Bonta joined multistate comments urging the EPA to expand monitoring of microplastics in drinking water. Local quality of life: St. Albans City Council tackled downtown noise and renewed complaints about a sulphurous smell from a milk treatment plant.
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