AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Governance: Engineers and major AI firms are pushing for new tools and international rules after high-profile “systems gone wrong” moments, with critics warning the real risk is quieter: algorithms shaping daily life to serve capital. Publishing & Copyright: A copyright fight could reshape how AI accesses books, while lawyers report many clients banning generative AI in contracts over infringement risk. Book Trade & Retail: Independent booksellers fear suspicious orders from AI firms that may be buying—and destroying—rare titles, adding pressure to already fragile markets. Libraries & Community: A community library reopens after improvements and welcomes children back, and local events spotlight bookstore romance and dinosaur-themed family programming. Local Tax & Housing: Residents file a referendum to repeal a steep property tax hike, signaling political pushback that could affect local budgets and services. Food Safety: Maine reports cyclosporiasis linked to a multistate iceberg lettuce recall, raising fresh concerns about produce supply chains.
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