AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoTech & Housing: Zillow’s Seattle-area footprint is still wobbling: the company reported Q2 revenue up 18% but a narrow loss, and it’s also cutting about 500 jobs nationwide, including 91 in Washington. AI in Daily Life: Google is rolling out Zillow Rentals as a connected app in Gemini, letting renters search and book tours inside the chat. Local Tech Workforce: Google laid off 52 employees across Seattle-area offices (Kirkland, Redmond, Seattle), with most notices sent in July. Public Safety Tech: Renton voted to cover Flock automated license plate cameras after earlier pauses on ALPR use, aiming to address transparency concerns. Biotech (Seattle-linked): Actimed regained full rights to its wasting-disease drug S-oxprenolol after Faraday’s collapse, restarting development planning for ALS. Mental Health Research: Compass Pathways is partnering with the U.S. VA on a multi-site trial of synthetic psilocybin for treatment-resistant depression in veterans. Wildfire Reality Check: Washington’s AG is warning residents to donate only to reputable charities as Spokane-area fires displace thousands.
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