AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoAI Oversight Clash: Newsom signed an executive order pushing California to explore an independent “kill switch” framework for frontier AI, while a separate federal lawsuit accuses major AI rivals (including OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and SpaceXAI) of illegal coordination to slow development for “safety,” raising antitrust concerns for paid subscribers. Hollywood Jobs & Tax Credits: Newsom also signed a standalone post-production tax credit (35%–50%, $10M start) so editing, sound, music, VFX and finishing work can return to California—even if filming happens elsewhere—plus SB 186 changes to ease Hollywood’s exposure to credit caps. Banking Deal Update: Fifth Third completed its Comerica merger, moving nearly 600,000 customers and hundreds of branches onto its systems, with investors now watching whether the integration delivers durable earnings growth in California and beyond. Wildfire Prevention: Marines at Miramar used 471 goats for targeted grazing across 600+ acres to cut wildfire fuels. Local Politics: Manteca Mayor Gary Singh and a chiropractor face misdemeanor election charges tied to a video offering discounts for votes. Cybersecurity Warning: A China-linked hacking group allegedly used AI tools inside compromised networks to hide activity and steal resources.
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