AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMarkets & AI: U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday as higher oil prices stoked inflation worries; the Nasdaq lost 2.4%, led down by AI shares. Midterms: Early voting opens Monday ahead of Nov. 3, with control of Congress at stake and South Carolina’s Senate race drawing fresh attention. Defense Technology: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed a $50 billion push to mass-produce autonomous weapons and attack drones; Congress has not approved the funding. Ukraine & Starlink: Reports say Elon Musk urged President Trump to restrict Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces, disrupting operations; Musk has blamed the White House for the limits. AI Oversight: The FTC is reportedly investigating OpenAI and Anthropic over safety incidents, while eight states are suing OpenAI over alleged harm to children and misleading claims. Immigration Enforcement: In Houston, an ICE vehicle struck a construction worker during a pursuit of a man his family says died years ago; prosecutors are considering charges after video challenged the agency’s account.
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