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AI could be used by terrorists, says ex-Google boss
Eric Schmidt says AI technology could "harm innocent people" if it ends up in the wrong hands.BBC News - 6d -
Google Calendar Deletes Black History Month, Pride and Other Cultural Events
The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some users questioned the decision.The New York Times - 6d -
Google hub in Poland to develop AI use in energy and cybersecurity sectors
Google and Poland have signed a memorandum for developing the use of artificial intelligence in the country’s energy, cybersecurity and other sectorsABC News - 5d -
Google Maps blocks Gulf of America reviews after rename criticism
It controversially updated the Gulf's name for US users after President Trump ordered it to be changed.BBC News - 5d -
Mexico threatens to sue Google over Gulf of Mexico name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum threatened to sue Google Thursday over its decision to update its maps platform to reflect President Trump’s decision to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf ...The Hill - 5d -
Reddit’s Google traffic ‘curveball’ is a buying opportunity for investors, analyst says
Reddit said its user-growth numbers were affected by Google search “volatility” triggered by an algorithmic change.MarketWatch - 5d -
Apple and Google bring TikTok back to their U.S. app stores
Apple and Google have made TikTok available on their U.S. app stores again, they said Thursday evening.NBC News - 4d -
TikTok returns to Apple, Google app stores amid Trump ban delay
TikTok returned to the Apple and Google app stores Thursday evening after President Trump delayed the ban on the video sharing app last month. The Chinese-owned app was removed from the stores ...The Hill - 4d -
TikTok returns to Apple App Store and Google Play in US
Chinese social media platform again available for download in US as Donald Trump continues to mull its future there amid security concerns. TikTok returned to the US app stores of Apple and Google ...The Guardian - 4d -
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores. Why that’s an $850 billion risk.
TikTok was restored to app stores run by Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc. on Thursday, after the tech giants were reportedly reassured by the Trump administration that they would not face legal ...MarketWatch - 4d -
Critics say new Google rules put profits over privacy
Google is allowing advertisers to collect more personal information, which is harder for users to control.BBC News - 3d -
Mexico awaits response from Google on dispute over Gulf of Mexico name
Mexico says it’s awaiting a new response from Google to its request that the tech company fully restore the name Gulf of Mexico to its Google Maps service before filing a lawsuitABC News - 1d -
Google Calendar Malware Is on the Rise. Here’s How to Stay Safe
A simple calendar can’t be a security risk, right? Wrong.Wired - 12h -
Profits at Baidu, China’s Google, slow down. The stock slumps.
Chinese internet giant Baidu said its core business saw declining profits in the fourth quarter as online marketing revenue growth slowed even as its AI cloud business grew.MarketWatch - 10h -
Mexico presses case against Google over Gulf of America name change
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum accused Google on Monday of violating the country's sovereignty, leaving open the possibility of a lawsuit over the tech company labeling the Gulf of Mexico as ...The Hill - 10h -
Mexico Awaits New Response From Google on Gulf of Mexico Dispute
The name Gulf of Mexico dates back to 1607 and is recognized by the United Nations. Here’s why Google is involved.Inc. - 4h -
Why Trump wants an American sovereign wealth fund
The US does not really need a state investment vehicle — it is one alreadyFinancial Times - Feb. 7 -
Trump administration to cut billions in medical research funding
National Institutes of Health said the $4bn loss will affect ‘indirect’ funding of buildings, equipment and staff. The Trump administration is cutting billions of dollars in medical research ...The Guardian - Feb. 8 -
NIH announces it's slashing funding for indirect research costs
The National Institutes of Health announced that the agency is making cuts to grants that support research institutions by limiting the amount of indirect funding for research projects to just 15%.NBC News - Feb. 8 -
Fact-Checking Claims About USAID Funding
Trump administration officials have misled about how the aid agency is spending its funding, in an effort to cite widespread “waste.”The New York Times - Feb. 9 -
Waltz defends USAID funding freeze, Musk influence
President Trump’s National Security Adviser Mike Waltz defended the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding freeze and tech billionaire Elon Musk’s influence over the federal ...The Hill - Feb. 9 -
Luxembourg launches fund domicile fightback against Ireland
The Grand Duchy has lost out to its rival on passive ETFs, but is hoping to win the war with an active ETF charm offensiveFinancial Times - Feb. 10 -
Trump ordered by judge to immediately restore frozen funding
John McConnell says administration had defied earlier order to resume disbursement of billions of dollars. A federal judge said on Monday that the Trump administration had defied his order to ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
Judge orders Trump officials to unblock funds
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump officials ordered to 'immediately' unblock funds A federal judge has ...The Hill - Feb. 10 -
Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs ...CBS News - Feb. 11 -
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An American sovereign wealth fund is risky, but not crazy
We can make sense of the sovereign wealth fund if we adopt a fundamentally different perspective on the role of American finance in the world economy.The Hill - 5d -
Senators call for increased air traffic control funding
Two senators are calling on the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to work with Congress to increase its funding and staffing in the aftermath of last month's deadly plane crash near Washington. ...The Hill - 5d -
No, the US is not funding condoms for Hamas — and don't cut USAID
Gaza is a prime example of why USAID programs are so vital. Sexual and reproductive humanitarian assistance saves lives.The Hill - 4d -
Trump administration slashes funding for ObamaCare outreach program
The Trump administration slashed funding for Affordable Care Act navigators, which help people sign up for ObamaCare coverage on the law’s exchanges, by 90 percent. The Centers for Medicare and ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s Funding Freezes Bruise a Core Constituency: Farmers
A rapid-fire array of directives by the Trump administration have left farmers and businesses in rural America reeling.The New York Times - 3d -
The fool’s gold of a US sovereign wealth fund
President Trump's proposal to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund is flawed, as it would not generate new wealth and would likely rely on government debt, opening the door to political interference ...The Hill - 2d -
We must fund oppositions properly to save democracy
Without resources, they will be grossly unprepared for the difficult business of governingFinancial Times - 1d -
These 5 Principles Will Help Preserve Your Company’s DEI Efforts
As anti-DEI efforts by the Trump administration dominate the news, here’s a list of practices that will help make your company’s efforts defensible—and more effective.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Ransomware Attacks Climbed in 2024—but Some Companies Are Just Refusing to Pay Hackers
Businesses actually paid out less to hackers last year than the year before. Here’s how to protect your company.Inc. - Feb. 9 -
After Trump’s DEI Order, Companies Navigate a Legal Minefield
Companies navigate a legal minefield as President Trump wages war on diversity programs, but they still have to guard against complaints of bias.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Fox Acquires Company Behind Conservative and True Crime Podcasts
Tucker Carlson, Nancy Grace, Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan are among the clients of Red Seat Ventures, which now joins Rupert Murdoch’s empire.The New York Times - Feb. 10 -
Steel stocks cheer Trump’s tariffs as companies combat ‘unfairly priced’ imports
President Trump’s tariff plan is seen as leveling the playing field for domestic producers.MarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Nintendo Could Have Been Bought By This Unexpected Company, Activision Founder Says
According to Activision founder Bobby Kotick, Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger was at one point in time interested in buying Nintendo, or at least interested in exploring the idea of buying ...GameSpot - Feb. 11 -
Inside self-driving Waymo ride as company looks to expand to highways
The future of driving could mean no one behind the wheel -- at least that's what the autonomous driving tech company Waymo is hoping. To shift that goal into high gear, the company has started ...CBS News - Feb. 11
