AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEV Batteries: Rivian and Redwood Materials are expanding their partnership at Rivian’s Normal plant, adding recycling of manufacturing scrap and end-of-life batteries to plans for stationary storage using repurposed packs. Chicago Pest Control: A yearlong Wicker Park-Bucktown pilot reported an 88% drop in rat activity intensity after using birth-control bait; 311 rodent calls fell 36% in the area as citywide calls rose. AI Research: Researchers from UIUC and partners proposed AI agents that switch between internal reasoning and text. Their paper reports faster, lower-cost performance across 11 tests. Privacy: Lawsuits accuse Chicago delivery-robot companies of collecting biometric data without consent, while use of Flock camera data raises concerns about access by federal agencies. Winter Outlook: El Niño is delaying fall color and points to a greater chance of above-average temperatures across the Great Lakes region this winter, Illinois’ state climatologist says.
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