AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMeta Child-Safety Trial: A former Meta engineering director testified in Oakland that Instagram used a “don’t ask, don’t tell” approach for kids under 13, with product design driven by profit and engagement despite internal mental-health concerns; the multi-state case led by California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey seeks major penalties and could force platform changes. Consumer Data & Pricing Rules: The FTC is seeking public comment on how “personalized pricing” should be disclosed, warning that undisclosed data-based price differences could be unfair or deceptive. Cybersecurity for Water Systems: Federal agencies warn hackers are targeting Siemens S7 controllers used in water and wastewater, with AI helping generate exploit scripts—raising risks for downtime and safety. Local Tech Infrastructure Fight: Jersey City’s council voted unanimously to ban standalone data centers, while developers are increasingly taking similar bans to court. Energy Jobs in NJ-Linked Supply Chains: INNIO announced a $300M Waukesha expansion tied to decentralized power demand, including for data centers. Business & Housing: Hovnanian reported fiscal Q3 results; and NJ’s cannabis labor peace agreement mandate was ruled preempted by federal law.
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