AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMaritime Security: A new analysis warns global shipping is getting riskier as geopolitics, climate shocks, and cyber threats collide—especially for chokepoints that move food and oil. Local Disaster Science: A University of Washington-led study estimates 6.5 million Americans live in landslide hazard zones, mapping exposure at neighborhood scale. Big Tech in Seattle: Amazon’s Q2 results topped $200B as AWS growth accelerated and the company plans major AI-related capex increases. Autonomous Vehicles: Zoox won NHTSA approval to offer paid robotaxi rides without steering wheel or pedals, starting with a limited fleet. AI Backlash: Consumers are increasingly pushing back on AI-driven changes to popular sites and services, with some users canceling subscriptions. Washington Courts & Tech: The WA bar exam was canceled in Yakima after a technology failure, leaving hundreds of applicants in limbo and prompting calls for diploma privilege. Health Research: VA is launching a trial testing semaglutide (a GLP-1 drug) for alcohol use disorder in veterans. Consumer Law: Costco agreed to a $14M settlement over allegedly misleading promo email subject lines, with claims due by Aug. 24.
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