AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHormuz Escalation: Iran’s IRGC says it destroyed a U.S. Saildrone Explorer near the Strait of Hormuz, after a prior capture of a U.S. underwater drone—raising oil-price pressure and renewed fears for global shipping. Energy Costs at Home: An economist says the Iran war has added about $115B to U.S. energy costs, roughly $860 per household, hitting lower- and middle-income families hardest. AI Security & Race: U.S. agencies warn six China-based AI firms allegedly used industrial-scale “distillation” to extract capabilities from frontier models; Treasury Secretary Bessent argues the U.S. can’t lose the AI race to China. AI Safety Push: Rival AI CEOs increasingly back slowing frontier development to keep safety research ahead of capability growth. Election Fight: The Trump administration escalates legal pressure on mail voting rules as the Supreme Court weighs challenges tied to the November 3 midterms. Local Governance: Springdale, Arkansas, builds a new fire station to keep up with growth and annexations. Public Health: Pennsylvania reports a third measles-related death, with officials reviewing whether it meets the state’s lab-confirmed definition. Campus Free Speech Clash: Utah College Republicans and Democrats trade accusations after a viral “Kirkiversary” cake post sparked claims of doxxing and harassment.
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