Tag: Tech Policy
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Trump and Musk Put Feud Behind Them with White House Rendezvous
Growing Pivot: A Feud Reframed The relationship between former U.S. President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk has long been a barometer for the tense intersection of politics and tech. A public feud, punctuated by sharp exchanges and strategic skirmishes on social media and in interviews, seemed to define the dynamic for months. Yet…
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You’re So Lucky I’m With You: Is the Trump-Musk Feud Finally Over?
Introduction: A Staged Reconciliation or a Real Break? The feud that once dominated headlines between former President Donald Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk appears to have taken a surprising turn. After months of public spats, criticisms, and pointed Twitter exchanges, Musk’s rare visit to the White House on Tuesday sparked speculation that the two…
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Does China’s AI Momentum Change the Global Tech Power Balance?
Introduction: Why the AI race matters beyond technology The global competition to develop and deploy advanced artificial intelligence has become a defining aspect of modern geopolitics. When a Beijing-based company unveils what researchers call China’s most capable AI model yet, observers don’t just see a tech milestone. They see a signal about national strategy, talent…
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Triple-0 Call Failure on Samsung Device Sparks Safety Review
Overview of the incident A Lebara customer who attempted to call triple-zero—the Australian emergency number—has reportedly died after a Samsung device failed to connect to the emergency service. TPG, the parent company of Vodafone, confirmed in a statement to the ASX that the call could not be completed due to incompatibility between the handset and…
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Dutch Govt Urged to Mend Chip Dispute with Nexperia
Rising Pressure to Resolve the Nexperia Dispute The ongoing disagreement between the Dutch government and Nexperia, the Chinese-owned semiconductor company based in the Netherlands, has prompted market watchers to call for a swift and transparent resolution. Critics say that unilateral actions and public assertions that distort facts risk undermining the country’s standing as a hub…
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Why OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity Are Offering Free AI in India
What’s changing in India’s AI landscape In recent months, major tech companies have begun providing free access to powerful AI tools in India. From ChatGPT’s affordable Go plan to family-friendly AI assistants from Google and Perplexity, the trend signals more than a generosity gesture. It’s a strategic move designed to accelerate adoption, drive data collection,…
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How the Google-Epic Settlement Could Reshape Android for Android Users and Developers
What the settlement means in plain terms After years of legal back-and-forth, Google and Epic Games have reached a settlement that could reshape how Android users access apps and how developers distribute software. While the exact legal language will be parsed by industry watchers and policymakers, the core takeaway is clear: Google is making concessions…
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Authors Win Landmark Case Over AI Training Piracy
Headline victory could redefine AI training norms Three high-profile authors—Andrea Bartz, Kirk Wallace Johnson, and Charles Graeber—made headlines by becoming named plaintiffs in a landmark class-action lawsuit accusing AI developers of pirating their books to train artificial intelligence. The case, one of the first major tests of how copyright law applies to machine learning data,…
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China Grants Partial Exemptions to Nexperia Chips Amid Semiconductor Export Ban Dispute
Background: A Disputed Export Ban and Rising Tensions China has announced that it will grant exemptions for certain Nexperia chips from its broader semiconductor export ban, as officials seek to balance national security concerns with the practical needs of the tech ecosystem. The move comes amid a high-stakes dispute between Chinese authorities and the Dutch…
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China Grants Nexperia Chip Exemptions from Semiconductor Export Ban
Background: Why the ban and the exemption matter The dispute over semiconductors between China and the Netherlands has prompted China to impose export controls on certain chip exports. In a development described by officials as a practical, situation-driven decision, China said it would grant exemptions to some Nexperia chips. Nexperia, a Dutch-headquartered chipmaker with a…