AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAI Regulation & Politics: A long-shot “kill switch” AI bill backed by Sen. John Kennedy failed after Sen. Rand Paul blocked unanimous consent, keeping the debate over how (or whether) to force shutdown tools for advanced models in Congress. Louisiana Election Integrity: Louisiana’s new law (Act 559) targets AI-made campaign calls that mimic public figures’ voices without upfront disclosure, aiming to stop voters from being tricked in the run-up to midterms. Public Health: Sen. Bill Cassidy warned that the U.S. measles outbreak—now the worst in 35 years—will be a “terrible legacy,” blaming misinformation and vaccine policy shifts. Tech & Industry in Louisiana: Sicona Battery Technologies plans a U.S. headquarters in New Orleans East, promising 30 six-figure jobs; and Louisiana’s DEQ approved an air permit for Project Dynamo, a rare-earth separation facility in Calcasieu Parish. Energy & Infrastructure: MISO filed with FERC to tighten reliability rules for data centers and other large electricity users, including “computational loads” tied to IT demand. Health Tech & Workforce: Louisiana Tech’s CTPP push responds to cybersecurity hiring demand, pairing classroom learning with industry credentials. Vaping Policy: A CDC Foundation study found Louisiana’s flavored e-cigarette directory law didn’t deliver lasting sales reductions, with unlisted products driving a rebound.
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