AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAI & Subscriptions: Anthropic is facing a class-action lawsuit claiming Claude Max usage limits were far below what customers were promised, raising fresh questions about how AI plans are marketed. Retail & Consumer Tech: Hong Kong is set to open its first 24/7 robot-operated convenience store, with a tall robot handling stocking, checkout, and multilingual voice help. Energy Costs: Ohio regulators are weighing emergency steam-rate hikes for downtown Youngstown customers tied to SOBE’s meter problems, with staff recommending up to a 145% increase during peak usage. Food Safety: A rat found in a bowl of sinigang triggered sanitation crackdowns in Baguio, including re-inspections and potential penalties for reopening. Consumer Spending: US Father’s Day spending is forecast to hit a record $27.9B, but the boost is driven more by higher prices than more shoppers buying. Finance Rules: New York’s DFS reached a settlement with Santander Consumer over undisclosed auto-loan extension fees. China Demand Watch: China’s retail sales fell in May for the first time since 2022, underscoring weak household consumption. Health & Recalls: Nara Organics recalled infant formula sold in Hawaiʻi after reports of potential contamination. Regulation & Trust: The ACCC has started court action against Grill’d over alleged greenwashing in its Tree Day Tuesday donation promotion.
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