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The ASP Homeroom newsletter is out today, with resources on this month's major headlines: ➡️ Supreme Court To Hear Case on Race-Based Admissions ➡️ States Vote On Taxes ➡️ Safety Questions After School Shooting ➡️ Measles Cases Top 4,400 Read & Sign Up: shorturl.at/lXhR7

More than 220 AI election ads have aired leading up to the 2026 midterms. ASP spoke with @JustinWilmethAZ (R-AZ) and @AsmGailPellerin (D-CA) about how state legislatures are regulating AI-generated political ads. Watch the full conversation here: tinyurl.com/hppbtuwx

This week’s top headlines, explained: ➡️ AI Generated Ads Flood Midterms ➡️ Deadly School Shooting ➡️ First New Sunscreen In 25 Years ➡️ Ticket Resale Giants Sue Over New Law ➡️ FDA Issues New Rule on Salt Substitutes Read & Sign up: newsletter.astartingpoint.co…

Do voters need to know local candidates' political affiliations? Watch to learn more about the pros and cons of nonpartisan elections.

More professionals are using AI. But this raises new questions about responsibility. Join ASP & @Reuters in conversation about how AI is changing work, and accountability at Next Gen: AI in Los Angeles on Oct. 26. Get your ticket here: shorturl.at/GV4sc

KEY SPEAKER ALERT: @TimFriedlander (D-CA) joins ASP & @Reuters for Next Gen: AI in LA on Oct. 26. Request a ticket: shorturl.at/qtlYS

Is Anthropic's AI an "existential risk to humanity" or just a stock boost? We break down @Reuters reporting on the company's 300 page prospectus on its technology ahead of its historic IPO. Read the full article here: shorturl.at/vl85U

Emmy and Peabody winning Actor and Producer @KeeganMKey joins ASP & @Reuters for Next Gen AI in LA on Oct. 26. Request a ticket: shorturl.at/qtlYS

ASP Spoke to @RepNateMoran (R-TX) about a plan to establish safeguards on AI development. Watch the full interview here: shorturl.at/lUh3y

What does it mean to be healthy today? From what's in our food to vaccines and the wellness industry, Americans are questioning what they can trust. Join ASP x @Reuters for our Next Gen: Health event in Boston on Nov. 16. Request a ticket here: shorturl.at/8oJWC

Understand what ranked choice voting is, how it works, and what states are using it for the midterm elections this year. 👆

KEY SPEAKER ALERT: Reuters Social Media Reporter @katielpaul joins ASP & @Reuters for Next Gen AI in LA on Oct. 26. Request a ticket: shorturl.at/qtlYS

How big of a threat is North Korea's nuclear program to America? ASP talked to U.S. Senator @chrisvanhollen about North Korea’s nuclear capabilities and how the President’s relationship with Kim Jong Un effects our national security. Watch here: shorturl.at/VShj8

KEY SPEAKER ALERT: Google's Global Director of Public Policy for Search and AI @gailkent joins ASP & @Reuters for Next Gen AI in LA on Oct. 26. Request a ticket: shorturl.at/qtlYS

KEY SPEAKER ALERT: @gtwhitesides (D-CA) joins ASP & @Reuters for Next Gen AI in LA on Oct. 26. Request a ticket: shorturl.at/qtlYS

Congress is considering a bill to ban Flock cameras, part of the evolving debate about surveillance and privacy. Harvard's @schneierblog spills on what people can do to reclaim their privacy in the age of smart devices. Watch the full interview here: shorturl.at/311Jq

This month's top election headlines, explained: ➡️ Supreme Court OKs SAVE Database For State Use ➡️ Postal Service Delivery Slows ➡️ Missouri To Use 2022 Maps After Court Fight ➡️ Trump To Stop Using Taxpayer Funds For Ads Read & Sign up: civics.astartingpoint.com/

Some members of lawmakers are pushing for changes to how Congress handles reports of sexual misconduct. ASP spoke with @repkatcammack (R-FL) about how the process works now and how she thinks it should change. Watch the full here: shorturl.at/ST1RT

This week’s top headlines, explained: ➡️ Lethal Injection Under Scrutiny After Failed Execution ➡️ U.S. Deploys Aircraft Carrier, 9,000 Troops To Middle East ➡️ Trump Administration Begins Mailing $500 ACA Refund Checks Read & Sign up: newsletter.astartingpoint.co…

The botched execution of Christa Pike is framing new debates about the death penalty. ASP revisits two perspectives on the death penalty with @RepDonBacon and State Sen. @ssurovell (D-VA). Watch their full conversations: shorturl.at/wRaAs & shorturl.at/4rlIy