AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNepal Flood Misinformation: After deadly Bhotekoshi floods, social media was flooded with fake and AI-made disaster clips, including a viral video falsely claiming to show Nepal’s home minister at the scene—showing how misinformation is complicating rescue and recovery. Alaska Senate Shakeup: Alaska’s ranked-choice voting fallout continues as a Democratic primary finisher withdrew, elevating a Republican to the November U.S. Senate ballot and tightening the path for Mary Peltola. Peltola in Ketchikan: Peltola visited Ketchikan to address misinformation in campaign ads and field questions from voters. Kodiak Fraud Case: A Kodiak jury convicted a New York man of impersonation scam fraud, stealing $48,000 from a Kodiak woman. Kodiak Defense Ties: The Kodiak Island Borough joined the Association of Defense Communities to connect with other military communities. Cook Inlet Gas Risk: A new opinion piece argues Cook Inlet gas is there to develop, but incentives and market realities are blocking near-term production. Amazon Lawsuit (Alaska AG): Acting Attorney General Cori Mills joined a multi-state FTC-backed lawsuit accusing Amazon of secretly overcharging advertisers via ad-auction manipulation. Libraries Under Pressure: A new report says public libraries are facing escalating book bans, harassment, and defunding efforts.
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