AGP Executive Report
Last update: 43 minutes agoAI Rules: California has signed new workplace-AI laws covering automated layoffs, worker monitoring and “robo-bosses,” while a state project is gathering public input on AI policy. Climate Reporting: Regulators approved California’s first rules under SB 253, setting a deadline for companies to report greenhouse-gas emissions. Research and Industry: UC Davis reports $953 million in annual research funding, and Applied Materials has opened its California EPIC Center with an initial $5 billion investment to advance semiconductor manufacturing. Energy and Environment: California’s clean-energy grid met its highest demand since 2022 during extreme heat; researchers also warn heat waves are stressing the state’s iconic redwoods. Science Funding: Voters will consider an $8.4 billion bond for medical research, as debate continues over borrowing costs and the state’s research priorities.
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