AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPublishing & Books: A new interview spotlights Majid Foroozandeh’s book Economic Hegemony, arguing global power is built through “technical” rules, standards, and institutions rather than conquest. AI, Media & Safety: OpenAI faces a multi-state probe after 42 US attorneys general subpoena it over user safety and data practices, as regulators push back on how AI products handle consumers. Tech & Work: Experts say “durable” human skills—empathy, ethical judgment, conflict resolution—will matter more as AI spreads through hiring. Industry & Consumer Tech: A first-of-its-kind New York law would require 3D printers to block gun-making, with California considering similar steps. Space & Finance: SpaceX’s IPO is credited with making its CFO Bret Johnsen a billionaire overnight, while the broader market watches SpaceX’s ripple effects. Local Publishing Ecosystem: Finger Lakes Times says it won 18 New York News Publishers Association awards, underscoring ongoing pressure on community journalism. Culture & Reading: Sweden moves to ban mobile phones in schools, shifting focus back to traditional learning and books.
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