AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMLB Salary-Cap Ads: MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA interim chief Bruce Meyer clashed over the “Level the Field” campaign, with players calling the messaging “perverse” as attendance rises. AI + Local Journalism: A Peter Thiel-backed startup, State Affairs, is hiring reporters to feed statehouse coverage into AI for paid subscribers—raising fresh questions about the future of local news and AI partnerships. Labor Pay Fight: New Zealand’s firefighters union says FENZ offered managers a bigger pay increase than firefighters, escalating pressure in bargaining. Data Center Policy: New York became the first state to pause new hyperscale data center permits, citing energy, water, grid and community impacts—an early test for AI infrastructure growth. Road Safety Tech: A survey warns that misuse and misunderstanding of driver-assistance systems, plus in-car distractions, are the biggest road risks. Fake Research Goes Viral: University of Minnesota educators say a viral AI-made “cover crop” study video is fabricated, yet it’s still drawing clicks. Retail Media Economics: UK analysis argues suppliers effectively pay twice for visibility—trade terms plus retailer-owned retail media—without unified measurement.
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