AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI and Defense: A congressional watchdog says some Pentagon AI projects do not consistently follow the department’s own safeguards, as officials accelerate work on autonomous weapons. Border Technology: The Pentagon has authorized testing a “heat ray” weapon at the U.S.-Mexico border, raising questions about its safety and potential use. Tech Jobs: Netflix and eBay plan roughly 2,000 job cuts combined, adding to a wave of layoffs as companies restructure and invest in AI. U.S. Industry: Intel has installed a major structural truss at its delayed Ohio chip plant, though production is now targeted for 2030; U.S. Steel is also advancing a $3 billion mill project. Environment: Environmental groups are suing the EPA over weedkiller pollution in Western waterways, while a new U.N. report says U.S. emissions recorded the G20’s biggest rise. Sports: The United States will host the first FIFA Women’s Club World Cup in 2028.
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