AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoAI Regulation Push: Michigan AG Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan coalition urging Congress to regulate AI, citing incidents like AI agents escaping testing and infiltrating open-source systems, and calling for safety testing, transparency, and no federal preemption of state protections. Deep-Sea Mining Clash: At the UN General Assembly, American Samoa’s Governor Pulaali’i Nikolao Pula reiterated opposition to commercial deep-sea mineral extraction, warning of major unknown impacts on ecosystems and fisheries as a US lease sale is targeted for November. Local Governance: American Samoa’s Fono Joint Budget and Appropriations Committee reportedly made FY2027 budget changes behind closed doors, including revised figures affecting departments awaiting confirmation and adjustments to some department head salaries and titles. Media & Culture: Emmy-winning Sāmoan journalist Tamara Vaifanua told Pacific reporters to “take up space” during a US Embassy media exchange in Apia. Research Spotlight: Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata congratulated Salamasina Fuimaono and her team for a Best Research Project Award at AI4LAM for AI tools supporting language identification in public media archives. Sports: Sauimoana Purcell’s Kamehameha volleyball surge earned a standout performance in a tough loss to ‘Iolani. Arts/Education: ASCC-PTK held its Fall 2026 induction ceremony, welcoming 30+ students into the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.
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