AI
Trump Downplays Need to Check AI, Says He Doesn't Want to Cede Edge to China
Speaking to reporters on Sunday, he said the U.S. is leading China in the development of AI and 'frankly, I want to keep it that way because whoever wins AI wins'
Paul Nakasone
Four NSA Directors Address American Offensive Cyber Power
Not all chips pose equal national security risk, directors said. They also urged more precise export controls
Commerce
Former Officials: FCC’s Independence ‘Obliterated’ Under Carr
The FCC now serves political interests instead of the public, former agency officials said.
Donald Trump
Trump Signs His Tax and Spending Cut Bill at the White House July 4 Picnic
The legislation amounts to a repudiation of the agendas of the past two Democratic presidents, including Joe Biden’s tax credits for renewable energy.
Nuclear
Trump Signs Executive Orders to Boost Nuclear Power, Speed Up Approvals
The order comes as demand for electricity surges amid a boom in energy-hungry data centers and artificial intelligence.
EU
Microsoft Pledges to Protect European Operations and Unveils Data Center Expansion
'What we want Europeans to know is that they can count on us,' Microsoft President Brad Smith said on Wednesday.
DOGE
DOGE Access to U.S. Intelligence Poses a National Security Threat, Democrats Say
Employees at the CIA and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence were told they didn’t need to comply with Musk’s demands.
Democracy
3 Former FCC Chairmen Condemn Brendan Carr’s Threats Targeting Media Outlets
Carr shrugs off the criticism, saying: ‘I feel bad for the three of them’
AI
Judge Permits Trial on Musk's Attempt to Stop OpenAI From Becoming For-Profit
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers says Elon Musk's claims of harm from OpenAI are a 'stretch' but welcomes a possible trial.
American Energy
Trump Touts Coal as an Answer to AI Power Needs
But any boost for fossil fuels could be short-lived, given needs for Artificial Intelligence.
Defense Department
The 'Little Tech Agenda' Becomes a Manifesto for Trump 2.0
Deregulation, spending cuts, H1-B visas for legal immigration. Are these now Trump administration policy?
Election 2024
Amazon, Meta Each Contribute $1 Million to Trump Inauguration Fund
Major tech companies seek to improve their relationship with the incoming president.
Election 2024
Elon Musk Warns Republicans Against Standing in Trump's Way – or His
The incoming administration has Musk allies including venture capitalist David Sacks serving as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar'.
Election 2024
President Biden Mentions Infrastructure Program as He and Others Congratulate Trump
In his Rose Garden statement of congratulations to Trump, Biden reiterated and emphasized the role of his administration's infrastructure law.
Election 2024
Lawsuit Against Musk's $1M-a-Day Giveaway to Voters Moves to Federal Court
Pennsylvania challenge of Elon Musk's $1M-a-day voter sweepstakes moves to federal court
Sixth Circuit
ISPs Continue to Cite Major Questions Doctrine in Net Neutrality Challenge
Sixth Circuit judges have so far been receptive to the argument.
