AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoUniversity Policy Shift: The University of Chicago’s Social Sciences Core will hide professors’ names during pre-registration for autumn 2026, a move framed as scheduling flexibility but tied by some faculty to concerns about grade inflation and student course-shopping. AI, Energy, and Affordability: Across several states, officials are pushing back on utility rate hikes blamed on soaring power demand from AI data centers, arguing residents are stuck in a broken system while utilities profit. Illinois in the Spotlight: Illinois’ Senate and other lawmakers are also moving on AI rules, while a separate Illinois story flags hantavirus concerns as researchers map new rodent “hot spots.” Local Life: Joliet District 86 students get free outdoor learning through the Kids n Nature program, boosted by an ExxonMobil grant. Food & Tech Culture: Culinary students at the National Restaurant Association Show say they’re using AI for tasks like inventory counts, but still want it kept away from the actual cooking.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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