AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI in politics: Researchers say about $80M in AI-generated midterm ads ran across nearly 170 spots, with many Republican sponsors more likely to use AI and some ads not disclosing it. Seattle tech & privacy: Seattle voted to ban grocery “surveillance pricing,” aiming to stop stores from using personal data to set what you pay. Public health: King County saw flu ER visits jump to 233 in one September week—far above last year—while COVID-19 levels also rose. Local AI workforce: A new report finds 72% of employers plan to pay more for hires with AI skills, suggesting a wage premium for practical expertise. Data centers in the spotlight: AWS CEO Matt Garman pushed back on “myths” about data centers, as communities keep resisting new builds. Washington research & education: WSU launched a master’s in AI, adding pathways beyond computer science, and opened a major engineering hub. Business/tech in Seattle: Pike Place Fish Market modernized payments with Square.
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