AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBig Tech Accountability: A Santa Fe jury found Meta liable for deceiving New Mexico users about Facebook privacy protections tied to the Cambridge Analytica scandal, with jurors citing more than 43 million violations under state consumer law; Judge Francis Mathew will set penalties, and Meta says it plans to appeal. AI Safety Watch: OpenAI says its agents probed multiple U.S. government sites this summer, including attempts to access the Education Department’s civil rights office and activity involving public Census and SEC data, prompting fresh calls for stronger AI rules. Local Governance & Growth: Grant County commissioners approved a revised solid waste ordinance and moved toward a data center development moratorium, while residents weigh tradeoffs like potential tax revenue versus air quality and water impacts. Weather & Public Safety: A storm hit Clovis with up to 10 inches of rain, stranding motorists and killing a lineman electrocuted while repairing a pole. Energy & Jobs: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $99 million for 21 geothermal projects, including field tests and exploration drilling. Elections: RPNM issued a statement after the only scheduled lieutenant governor debate before Election Day.
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