AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPFAS & PERC Pushback in the Spotlight: A Boca Raton dry cleaner rebranded to Presstine Dry Cleaners and says it’s now fully PERC-free, aligning with EPA’s long-running phaseout that’s forcing thousands of shops to swap equipment and solvents. Local Jobs vs Automation: A new analysis argues that small-business automation tied to lead conversion is linked to hiring growth—not job loss—by turning more demand into revenue. Oswego’s Industrial Comeback: Novelis says its biggest aluminum plant will resume hot mill operations sooner after two fires, with commissioning underway and coils expected in weeks. AI Guardrails Under Strain: Researchers report they can trick many AI systems using poetry to bypass safety controls, raising fresh alarms about how “guardrails” hold up in practice. New York Policy Watch: New York’s electric school bus mandate faces a five-year delay, giving districts more time to electrify. Historic Preservation: The National Trust lists 11 endangered historic places, including sites tied to equality movements.
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