AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoNor’easter Disruptions: A powerful early-season nor’easter is battering the Northeast, with more than 70,000 Rhode Island and regional utility customers reported without power, plus coastal flooding, downed trees, and canceled flights and events. Rhode Island Environment Enforcement: The state DEM issued a notice of intent to enforce against Providence-area Electrolizing Inc. over alleged hazardous waste violations, including labeling, documentation, record-keeping, storage duration, and spill reporting. Energy Leadership: Rhode Island Energy named Joe Curley vice president of electric operations, tasking him with leading electric distribution and reliability across the state. Privacy & Consumer Cash: CVS customers may qualify for payments in a data privacy settlement tied to alleged sharing of user data with ad tech partners; claims have a Nov. 16 deadline. AI Skills in Film: Hollywood studios are increasingly recruiting graduates who already know AI video tools, with Rhode Island’s RISD among schools using AI filmmaking platforms. Work-Life Balance Snapshot: A new index ranks Rhode Island 13th for work-life balance, behind Maine, Washington, and Illinois. Trade & Policy: Rhode Island’s Global Trade Summit highlights using AI to strengthen supply chains and “friend shoring” to reduce disruption risk. AI Regulation Push: 23 states plus D.C. urged Congress to set federal AI safety rules, warning about risks to infrastructure and the financial system.
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