AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoAI & Books: ISBNdb quietly reversed course after a 404 Media investigation exposed how AI firms could legally buy physical books for training and then scan and destroy them—no regulator stepped in, but the market pitch is now gone. Publishing & Media: Prime Video’s “Reacher” keeps climbing on streaming charts ahead of season 4 (Aug. 12), a reminder that TV momentum can drive broader book-and-story interest. Tech & Consumer Policy: Trump expanded a voluntary “Ratepayer Protection Pledge” aimed at data centers covering their own power costs—critics point to forecasts that residential rates could still rise. Climate & Coverage: A National Academies-backed report highlights how climate change can be linked to specific extreme events, but major U.S. outlets are criticized for not making that connection on air. Education & Curriculum: Minnesota social studies standards roll out this fall, but some teachers say approvals and guidance are arriving too late. Local Culture: A long-running Wa-Hi alumni history project shows how schools preserve community stories—often with help from JROTC cadets.
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