AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMeta AI Layoff Lawsuit: A group of 26 Meta employees sued in federal court in Oakland, alleging the company used AI and performance scoring to pick workers for layoffs—disproportionately targeting people on medical, parental, or disability leave. YouTube Appeal: YouTube also appealed a landmark “social media addiction” verdict in Los Angeles, challenging a jury finding that its platform helped harm a young user’s mental health. Drug Pricing Crackdown: California’s AG and other states secured a $29+ million settlement from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals over alleged schemes to inflate generic drug prices and limit competition. Health Policy & Schools: New California school rules take effect, including cellphone limits and gender-neutral bathroom requirements, alongside updated safety and abuse-prevention measures. Food Safety: The FDA’s acting food head said defining “ultraprocessed foods” is proving challenging as the agency works toward a workable definition. Public Health & Heat: An extreme heat warning remains in effect for Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley, with officials urging extra protection for older adults and people without air conditioning. Local Health Access: San Francisco approved cannabis cafés that can serve food and non-alcoholic drinks with live entertainment. Waterfront Tragedy: Search continues in San Francisco Bay after a boat capsized near Alcatraz, leaving one dead and three missing.
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