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US Elections
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Trump ignores biggest reasons his AI data center buildout is failing

Donald Trump's push for rapid AI data center construction faces delays due to tariffs and supply chain issues with essential components from China.
#ai
Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
fromFortune
2 days ago
Silicon Valley

Ford's Jim Farley has been warning that America's ignoring the 'essential economy' while AI eats jobs. Goldman Sachs has the receipts | Fortune

Business
fromFortune
1 day ago

Leaders push for a 'Manhattan Project' and public-private solutions around AI and labor | Fortune

AI could create a talent and job crisis, necessitating collaboration between public and private sectors to manage the transition effectively.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
2 days ago

Ford's Jim Farley has been warning that America's ignoring the 'essential economy' while AI eats jobs. Goldman Sachs has the receipts | Fortune

America's AI growth may be hindered by a shortage of skilled blue-collar workers, not by a lack of capital or technology.
Digital life
fromFortune
19 hours ago

AI's next frontier is the real world | Fortune

AI has transformed digital interactions, yet the physical world still relies on outdated identity verification methods.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

Critical minerals are required to power AI data center demand

AI is driving unprecedented demand for energy storage solutions, particularly batteries, to support data centers and ensure grid stability.
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
California
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

California Cracks Down on Luxury Car Registration Loopholes

High auto insurance rates and taxes drive some citizens to creatively handle vehicle registration, often leading to ethically dubious practices.
#us-economy
US politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
US politics
fromFortune
11 hours ago

The economy can shed jobs and still keep the labor market balanced, as Trump's immigration crackdown turns breakeven hiring negative | Fortune

The U.S. labor market shows a negative breakeven rate of employment growth due to immigration restrictions, indicating potential job losses without rising unemployment.
Careers
fromFortune
6 days ago

America has a workforce crisis. The solution is already here - and it's being wasted | Fortune

The U.S. economy faces a structural workforce crisis due to declining birth rates, negative net migration, and underutilization of skilled immigrants.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
16 hours ago

Intel's Panther Lake Chip is Seriously Impressive. It's Time to Buy the Stock

Intel's stock has surged nearly 130% under CEO Lip-Bu Tan, signaling a potential comeback in the chip industry.
Agriculture
fromFuturism
1 day ago

AI-Powered Tractor Startup Burns Through a Quarter Billion Dollars, Fires All Employees in Epic Implosion

Monarch Tractor faced failure due to its AI tractors being ineffective and dangerous, leading to layoffs and potential shutdown.
#microsoft
fromTheregister
20 hours ago
DevOps

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.
DevOps
fromTheregister
20 hours ago

Ex-Microsoft engineer blames Azure problems on talent exodus

Microsoft 365 GCC High was dismissed by federal evaluators due to foundational issues in Azure's infrastructure and rushed market entry.
Tech industry
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Microsoft vs Meta: Both AI Stocks Have Been Hit Hard, But One Is a Better Buy Now

Microsoft focuses on enterprise AI infrastructure while Meta invests heavily in consumer AI and advertising.
fromArs Technica
1 day ago

EV adoption in America: Who's winning, who's losing?

On average, fuel prices are up almost a dollar per gallon, or 25 percent, according to AAA. For a nation as addicted to the automotive as we are, that's bad news. Except, of course, for electric vehicles.
Cars
#tesla
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tesla Surges 5%: Delivery Hopes, Terafab, and SpaceX Buzz Are All Converging at Once

Tesla shares rose 5% due to positive delivery expectations and strategic announcements, despite a challenging year-to-date performance.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Tesla's Texas factory workforce reportedly shrunk 22% in 2025 | TechCrunch

Tesla's factory workforce in Austin decreased by 22% from 2024 to 2025 despite overall company growth.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Bloomberg: Tesla's AI dreams don't change reality, cars still pay the bills

Tesla's Q1 2026 vehicle deliveries fell short of expectations, highlighting challenges in the automotive sector despite excitement over future technologies.
Toronto startup
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

The final days of the Tesla Model X and S are here. All bets are on the Cybercab. | TechCrunch

Tesla ends production of Model S and Model X due to declining sales, focusing on new projects like the Optimus robot and Cybercab.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Tesla Surges 5%: Delivery Hopes, Terafab, and SpaceX Buzz Are All Converging at Once

Tesla shares rose 5% due to positive delivery expectations and strategic announcements, despite a challenging year-to-date performance.
Marketing
fromInc
1 day ago

Is Your Company Focusing on Generative Engine Optimization?

Generative engine optimization (GEO) requires marketers to adapt strategies for AI-driven search, focusing on relevance and collaboration across PR, content, and SEO.
Science
fromSilicon Canals
22 hours ago

SpaceX, Amazon, and Google want orbital data centers - four engineering barriers reveal who really benefits - Silicon Canals

Orbital data centers will concentrate AI infrastructure power among a few dominant companies, limiting access for smaller competitors and national regulators.
#california
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

California is implementing new AI standards prioritizing public safety, requiring companies to address child exploitation, bias, and discrimination.
Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

California to impose new AI regulations in defiance of Trump call

California is implementing new AI standards prioritizing public safety, requiring companies to address child exploitation, bias, and discrimination.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic is having a moment in the private markets; SpaceX could spoil the party | TechCrunch

Demand for Anthropic shares is surging, while OpenAI shares struggle to find buyers, highlighting a complex narrative in the private securities market.
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Meta's CTO has some advice for college students wanting to work in tech: 'Constantly be building.'

You just have to immerse yourself in it. You should just constantly be building. That's what's going to give you the best chance of having the relevant skill set that is needed to make a difference in technology.
Education
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Billionaire fortunes have reached all-time highs under Trump. So has the movement to tax them

A proposed 5% wealth tax on California's billionaires aims to fund public services and education, reflecting growing support for taxing the wealthy.
Mobile UX
fromThe Verge
1 day ago

Waiting for Trump Phone

The Trump T1 Phone has missed multiple ship dates, remaining unlaunched over nine months after its announcement.
Games
fromKotaku
1 day ago

Rising Oil Prices Are Bad News For Fans Who Still Need A Switch 2

Nintendo may soon raise the price of the Switch 2 due to inflation, tariffs, and supply chain issues.
#job-growth
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

US unemployment rate drops despite economic uncertainty and Iran war

Job growth in March exceeded expectations, with significant gains in healthcare and construction sectors despite economic uncertainties.
#remote-work
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban areas due to tightening return-to-office mandates and job availability.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration from cities has reversed, with workers returning to urban centers due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
Remote teams
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Why employees are giving up remote work and moving back to urban centers

The pandemic-induced migration of workers from cities has reversed, with many returning due to tightening return-to-office mandates and evolving labor markets.
#ai-regulation
fromAxios
1 day ago
California

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California
fromAxios
1 day ago

California cements its role as the national testing ground for AI rules

California is advancing AI regulations while the Trump administration seeks a national standard to limit state-level laws.
#artificial-intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago
Artificial intelligence

Americans are using AI more than ever, but only 21% trust it - and 70% now fear it will eliminate jobs - Silicon Canals

Artificial intelligence
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Americans are using AI more than ever, but only 21% trust it - and 70% now fear it will eliminate jobs - Silicon Canals

Americans are increasingly using AI tools but have declining trust in AI-generated information.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

President Trump bashed State Farm on social media: Why it didn't come out of the blue

Victims of the January 2025 wildfires are dissatisfied with insurers, prompting lawsuits and support from President Trump.
European startups
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

'Liberation Day' 1 Year Later: How This Tiny AI Play Turned Into a 3,350% Winner

AXT's stock surged 3,353.60% due to its role in AI infrastructure despite initial tariff impacts.
#tariffs
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump's tariffs one year on: How Americans are paying the price

US households faced a $1,000 increase in costs over the past year, with lower-income families most affected by tariffs.
Europe politics
fromNextgov.com
3 days ago

State official to EU: Work with us on tech policy or fall behind a generation

The EU's regulatory regime hinders innovation and collaboration with the U.S., threatening economic competitiveness and technological advancement.
Cryptocurrency
fromBitcoin Magazine
2 days ago

Wall Street Firms And Crypto Companies To Review Market Structure Proposals

Crypto and banking representatives are reviewing a revised stablecoin yield proposal to resolve regulatory issues surrounding yield-bearing products.
Gadgets
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

You Can't Escape the AI Tax

A significant RAM shortage is driving prices up, affecting consumers and prompting drastic measures at retailers like Costco.
#apple
Apple
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire

Apple's 50th anniversary highlights its legacy but overlooks founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in official communications.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Apple expands its American Manufacturing Program with new partners

Apple expands its American Manufacturing Program by adding new partners to enhance domestic production of critical components and advanced technologies.
Apple
fromZDNET
4 days ago

I've tracked Apple for nearly 50 years: How a garage rebel became a multitrillion-dollar empire

Apple's 50th anniversary highlights its legacy but overlooks founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak in official communications.
Apple
fromGSMArena.com
1 week ago

Apple expands its American Manufacturing Program with new partners

Apple expands its American Manufacturing Program by adding new partners to enhance domestic production of critical components and advanced technologies.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Trump Takes Victory Lap Over Jobs Report Gives Thanks To MR. TARIFF!' in New Rant

President Trump celebrated job growth and a decrease in the trade deficit while threatening Iran amid escalating tensions.
Silicon Valley
fromFortune
1 day ago

I helped build Uber and Discord and now my tools help fuel billion-dollar unicorns. But Silicon Valley is losing the AI race to itself | Fortune

Silicon Valley is falling behind in innovation due to slow adaptation to social demands and a focus on preserving existing business models.
Venture
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

What I'm Seeing As a Startup Investor in 2026

Fundraising now requires execution proof and deep understanding of metrics, shifting from storytelling to disciplined preparation.
Cars
fromFast Company
22 hours ago

The Nail Test: Why this $54 billion innovation is terrifying Western auto executives

BYD's CEO initiated eight years of R&D to prevent battery failures after a tragic incident involving a ruptured battery.
European startups
fromAxios
2 days ago

Trump administration announces new tariffs on drugmakers

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals incentivize companies to enter pricing deals and invest in domestic manufacturing to avoid higher rates.
Intellectual property law
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Tech Companies Are Trying to Neuter Colorado's Landmark Right-to-Repair Law

Right to repair efforts in Colorado are advancing, allowing users to fix their own devices, despite pushback from manufacturers.
fromFast Company
3 days ago

China is moving faster on next-gen tech. The U.S. is trying to keep up

In recent weeks, China approved the world's first commercial brain-computer interface medical device and unveiled a five-ton class electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft that has already completed a public flight.
Science
#oracle
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Oracle close to finalizing financing for Michigan data center

Oracle is finalizing $16 billion financing for a new Michigan data center to support AI applications, amid complex funding challenges.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Tech industry
fromTechzine Global
2 days ago

Oracle close to finalizing financing for Michigan data center

Oracle is finalizing $16 billion financing for a new Michigan data center to support AI applications, amid complex funding challenges.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Recently laid-off Oracle worker says AI is coming for jobs

Oracle laid off thousands of employees, attributing job losses to AI integration in large enterprises.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

3Fourteen's Pies: AI and semis are 'where the underlying strength is'

The semiconductor sector is experiencing unprecedented demand driven by AI and data center growth.
SF politics
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

The Trump administration's antitrust honeymoon is over

The Justice Department's antitrust chief emphasizes a strong stance against corporate misconduct while remaining open to negotiations.
Digital life
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

What Fast-Moving Digital Industries Teach Us About Business Agility

Fast-moving industries exemplify business agility by rapidly adapting to trends and customer needs, a practice all businesses should adopt.
Cars
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

Automakers are teaming up, speeding up, and hoping AI can help them down a tough road ahead

Automakers are leveraging AI to shorten vehicle development timelines and enhance efficiency in response to industry challenges.
fromMoneywise
1 day ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
Silicon Valley
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Baltimore is pushing back against AI's worst excesses. What happens next could reshape American tech

Baltimore is addressing the risks of AI, exemplified by a lawsuit against xAI for generating illegal content.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

The labor market springs back to life in March as employers add 178,000 jobs

Employers added 178,000 jobs last month, much more than forecasters had expected, reversing big job losses in February and indicating a rebound in the labor market.
US Elections
Venture
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

AI was supposed to be the great equaliser - instead it produced the most concentrated investment cycle in VC history - Silicon Canals

The AI boom has concentrated global venture funding in the U.S., reversing years of diversification in tech investment.
fromComputerWeekly.com
2 days ago

North America drives video telematics market to 22 million units by 2030 | Computer Weekly

The integration of cameras to enable various video-based services in commercial vehicle environments has become one of the strongest trends over recent years, in a fleet video telematics sector that is set to grow by 16% globally to 2020.
European startups
Alternative transportation
fromStreetsblog USA
6 days ago

Trump's 'Freedom Means Affordable Cars' Rings Hollow As Gas Prices Surge - Streetsblog USA

Rising gas prices challenge the Trump administration's oil consumption strategy and highlight the need for better mobility alternatives in American cities.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Wall Street Cuts Lincoln Electric as Industrial Recovery Already Priced In

Jefferies downgraded Lincoln Electric from Buy to Hold, citing limited upside due to industrial recovery already reflected in estimates.
Privacy professionals
fromKotaku
1 week ago

Trump Banning All New Foreign-Made Routers As He Continues To Just Make Everything Worse - Kotaku

The FCC has banned the import of new foreign-made consumer routers due to national security concerns.
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Anthropic ramps up its political activities with a new PAC | TechCrunch

Anthropic's political activities have ramped up as the company continues to be enmeshed in a nasty legal battle with the Defense Department. The dispute erupted earlier this year over the government's use of Anthropic's AI models and what guidelines (if any) should exist for that usage.
Artificial intelligence
Cars
fromTechCrunch
1 day ago

Lucid blames dip in Q1 sales on seat supplier issue | TechCrunch

Lucid Group experienced a sales drop in Q1 2026 due to supplier quality issues, despite increased production and reaffirmed production goals for the year.
Silicon Valley
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

U.S. and China control 90% of AI data centres - the Global South is building a different kind of AI - Silicon Canals

Frugal AI movements in the Global South aim to reclaim sovereignty by developing independent, low-cost AI systems for critical services.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Trump threatens 100% tariff on US drug makers that don't strike deals to lower prices

Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs on pharmaceutical companies not lowering US drug prices, exempting generics and some specialty drugs.
Business
fromFortune
5 days ago

A CEO trying to reindustrialize America says blue-collar pay is headed for 'massive hyperinflation' and kids should skip college to become welders | Fortune

The knowledge economy is declining due to AI, increasing demand for blue-collar jobs and potentially higher salaries.
European startups
fromFortune
6 days ago

Elon Musk warns the U.S. could soon be producing more chips than we can turn on. And China doesn't have the same issue | Fortune

Electrical power limitations are hindering AI advancement in the U.S., unlike Chinese competitors who do not face the same issues.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Toronto startup
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Ontario 'dead against' Stellantis talks to build Chinese EVs at Brampton plant: Ford | CBC News

Doug Ford criticizes Stellantis for potential collaboration with a Chinese manufacturer to build electric vehicles in Ontario, citing concerns for local autoworkers.
US Elections
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

Chaos, fear and disappointment: Trump's tariffs turn one year old

April 2, 2025, marked a significant shift in U.S. trade policy with the implementation of high tariffs, but failed to achieve intended economic benefits.
Silicon Valley
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

'You're a liar.' Why the world's biggest building boom has run into a wall in California

Public opposition to data centers in California is rising, impacting investment and job creation in the state.
#general-motors
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Bearish on General Motors Stock

General Motors faces stock price challenges but has strong long-term earnings potential and significant upside according to analysts.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back': GM's Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again

General Motors has idled its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit due to declining demand for electric vehicles in the U.S.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Wall Street Is Bearish on General Motors Stock

General Motors faces stock price challenges but has strong long-term earnings potential and significant upside according to analysts.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
4 days ago

I Just Hope We Can Bounce Back': GM's Prized EV Truck Factory Goes Dark Again

General Motors has idled its Factory Zero EV plant in Detroit due to declining demand for electric vehicles in the U.S.
Cars
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

Despite EV headwinds, Rivian's sales are up

Rivian reports strong Q1 2026 sales and production growth, anticipating a historic year despite previous challenges and market competition.
Artificial intelligence
fromMedium
1 day ago

Ben Armstrong of MIT on the Future of Work and Adapting to Technological Change

Generative AI tools require human involvement for accuracy and relevance, similar to the early internet's need for effective user engagement.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley's tech world takes center stage in state politics - San Jose Spotlight

In the 17th Congressional District, incumbent Rep. Ro Khanna is facing a challenge from tech founder Ethan Agarwal, a fellow Democrat. Agarwal is an opponent of the ballot initiative to levy a one-time, 5% wealth tax on Californians with more than $1 billion in assets.
Silicon Valley
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Ford's CEO Says An Affordable Tesla Model 3, Model Y Rival Is Coming

Ford plans to launch affordable EVs to compete with Tesla's Model Y and Model 3, utilizing a new Universal Electric Vehicle platform.
Artificial intelligence
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Why the Indiscriminate Carnage in Software Might Be a Once-in-a-Decade Gift for Tech Bulls

Market volatility affects stock prices, particularly in SaaS companies, amid rising oil prices and the impact of AI on the workforce.
fromIPWatchdog.com | Patents & Intellectual Property Law
1 year ago

Making Licensing Harder Doesn't Boost U.S. Manufacturing

While it's appropriate to lament the lack of bipartisan cooperation in Washington, just because something's bipartisan doesn't mean it's a good idea. Exhibit A could be Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Senator J.D. Vance's (R-OH) "Invent It Here, Make It Here" bill. Despite the name and its good intentions, it condemns promising federally funded inventions to waste away without doing a thing to build our domestic manufacturing base. It's scheduled to be considered this Thursday in the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee.
US politics
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