AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSocial Media Liability: A U.S. appeals court cleared the way for more than 3,000 lawsuits against Meta and TikTok over claims their platforms are designed to be addictive and harmful to minors, rejecting a Section 230 argument that would have blocked the cases. Child Safety Penalty: In a separate case, a federal judge ordered Meta to pay an additional $567 million for failing to protect children online, bringing the total in the matter to $942 million. AI in Consumer Life: Hollywood’s job postings show studios are quietly hiring for AI production tools and IP defense, even as performers and studios clash over how AI is used. Retail & Value: Chili’s reported strong momentum, with same-store sales up 5.6% and a strategy built around everyday value that’s increasingly pulling diners from fast food. Food & Household: Maple Ridge, B.C. expanded recycling to include non-packaging rigid plastics, citing higher oil costs after Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Border Enforcement: U.S. CBP wrapped up FIFA World Cup 2026 counterfeit crackdowns, seizing 476,903 fake items worth $33.1M. Energy & Infrastructure: Data centers are driving a surge in U.S. electricity demand, turning power utilities into AI-linked growth plays as grid buildouts lag.
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