AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAI & Jobs: California rolled out a new public “AI-Unemployment Tracker” with UCLA’s California Policy Lab and the Employment Development Department to flag whether unemployment claims are rising in jobs most exposed to AI, with early results showing no statewide surge but some targeted patterns. AI Regulation Clash: An open-source coalition (including GitHub and Mozilla) urged lawmakers to rewrite a clause in California’s AI Transparency Act, arguing a 96-hour license-revocation rule conflicts with open-source licensing norms. Tech & Chips: Micron and rivals are pitching long-term memory supply deals as a way to smooth the AI-driven boom-bust cycle, after investors worried about durability of memory pricing. Consumer Tech Costs: Apple raised prices on some Macs and iPads in the US due to higher memory and storage chip costs, while iPhone pricing was unchanged. Housing & Cost of Living: Zillow found a record number of US cities where “starter homes” now top $1 million, with California leading (105 cities). Energy/Policy: Multiple states and trade groups sued California over its single-use plastics and packaging rules, escalating the legal fight. Courts & Rights: The US Supreme Court struck down state laws restricting permit holders from carrying guns into many public-facing businesses. Local Business: San Jose delayed a downtown parking rate hike after backlash from residents and businesses. Sports/Business Culture: Uber Eats’ “Build Your Own Super Bowl” won a Cannes Lions Media Grand Prix, touting record Super Bowl week sales and app engagement.
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