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Commerce Takes Equity Stakes in 7 Chip Companies

The Department of Commerce announced this week it will distribute $874 million in federal funding to seven semiconductor companies and receive a minority ownership stake in each in return, reviving a practice that has drawn pushback from within the Republican Party.

OpenAI Rogue Bot Attacks Rival Company

An artificial intelligence model built by OpenAI didn't just fail a safety test last week.

New Health Report Details Harms of Screen Use

The Office of the Surgeon General under the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a report warning against the dangers of screen time for children and adolescents.

Palantir AI Middle East Edge, CEO Claims U.S. Dominance

Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp said that “uniquely American” artificial intelligence is giving the United States.

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber Steps Down, Moves to New Role

Bluesky announced Monday that CEO Jay Graber is stepping down from her role leading the social media platform and will transition into a new position.

Meta Sued Over Reports Contractors Reviewed Smart Glasses Footage

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta is facing a lawsuit after reports surfaced that contract workers overseas reviewed sensitive footage captured by users of the company’s AI-powered smart glasses.

Nvidia Signals End of Investments in OpenAI, Anthropic

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said the chipmaker will likely stop making additional investments in artificial intelligence companies OpenAI and Anthropic.

Josh Hawley Investigates Google Over Child Abuse Material Concerns

Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) announced Wednesday that he has opened an investigation into Google over allegations the tech giant has not done enough.

Block’s AI Layoffs Ignite Firestorm, 4,000 Jobs Cut

Block, the financial technology company founded by Jack Dorsey, recently announced plans to eliminate more than 4,000 jobs as part of what it described as an artificial intelligence–driven restructuring.

Anker National Security Alarm, Lawmakers Demand Probe

Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) are calling for a formal federal investigation into Chinese home electronics manufacturer Anker Innovations.

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