AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoSports & iGaming: Rhode Island sports and iGaming bets in August inched up 13% to $174.4 million, nearly $175M. AI in local news: A Rhode Island outlet reportedly used “computing agents” to publish stories by non-existent authors, and Google is now tightening rules against fake bylines and AI-generated headshots. Community spotlight: Riverside volunteer Gabriela Petruck won the 2026 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award, earning $10,000 for Day One. Civic forum: Helena Foulkes and Ken Block met at a gubernatorial forum focused on aging, disability, behavioral health, and family caregivers. Arts & culture: Providence’s Secret Mall Apartment story is getting renewed attention, while the Black Ships Festival Gala in Newport drew a full crowd of 220. Entertainment: Kelly Clarkson surprised Providence fans with an impromptu “Underneath the Tree” during her Oct. 3 show. Local public safety: A Providence woman pleaded guilty and was sentenced for a fatal 2023 New Year’s Eve hit-and-run on North Main Street.
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