AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAI Safety Debate: Former Anthropic/OpenAI staffer Jacob Coxon compared rapid superintelligence building to “summoning an alien species,” as US leaders resist AI slowdowns despite calls for safeguards. California Tech Policy: California’s new child-safety rules for social media and AI chatbots keep rolling out, including independent-audit requirements and limits on addictive features. Earth & Space Science: NASA’s Perseverance rover points to ancient Mars rainfall via white rocks in Jezero Crater, strengthening the case for a warmer, wetter past. Geoscience Discovery: A well-preserved Pacific mastodon molar was found in a Bay Area creek after erosion exposed the fossil, now headed for carbon dating. Energy & Climate: A new study says retrofitting existing US dams could unlock 15.2 terawatt-hours of untapped hydropower. Public Safety: A swarm of small earthquakes rattled parts of Southern California, with reports of light shaking in South LA communities. Work & Tech: California certified a gig-driver union for Uber/Lyft, giving drivers a formal bargaining path as automation expands. Health: Rare Wernicke encephalopathy cases have been linked to GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, tied to severe vitamin B1 deficiency.
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