AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAI Guardrails in MA: Massachusetts lawmakers are set to debate a $325M economic development bill that includes $75M for AI development plus safety “frameworks” for major AI developers, with the attorney general overseeing key requirements. Offshore Wind Legal Fight: States including Massachusetts are preparing to sue the Trump administration over offshore wind deals and project blockades, arguing the moves unlawfully shut down competition. Hollywood Merger Paused: A federal judge ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81B merger for at least two weeks after states’ antitrust challenge, with Massachusetts among the plaintiffs. Coastal Flood Protection: Boston released a draft $10B plan with 20 projects to protect the city from extreme weather and rising seas, aiming for completion by 2028. Robotics Push: Samsung consolidated robotics into a CEO-led division (RX) and plans research hubs in the U.S., China, and Japan, signaling a bigger push into humanoid and physical AI. Community Data Center Backlash: Activists in Lowell rallied against data center expansion near a major Markley facility, citing noise, air quality, and permitting concerns.
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