AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 hours agoMedia & Antitrust: A federal judge approved a settlement between Paramount Skydance and 12 states, clearing the way for Paramount’s $110B takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery after a five-year consent decree tied to antitrust concessions. AI & Taxes: A New York Times report says Meta labels AI data centers “pilot models” to claim research tax credits, with credits reportedly jumping to $3.9B in 2025 as AI spending surges. Tech & Healthcare Jobs Pipeline: RadNet teamed with WIN-NextGen to expose students and young adults to medical imaging careers via mentorship, digital learning, and shadowing. California Policy & Business Climate: Newsom signed AB 2700 to close wildfire restitution gaps for utility-caused fires, and California also moved to restrict AI-led worker firings and discipline. Immigration & Hiring Costs: A federal judge in Oakland blocked Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee, citing improper rule-making. Local Economy & Growth: Gott’s Roadside plans a new coastal Napa-to-Santa Monica location, while San Jose’s Little Italy festival returns Oct. 4 for its 10th anniversary.
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