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The geopolitics of chips: Taiwan’s ‘Silicon Shield’
How long can the island rely on its chipmaking industry to deter a Chinese invasion?World - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Taiwan Semiconductor secures CHIPS Act funding for three Arizona plants
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. is being awarded up to $6.6 billion in CHIPS Act funding, the Commerce Department said Friday.Business - MarketWatch - November 15 -
Trump accuses Taiwan of stealing U.S. chip industry. Here's what the election could bring
Trump said tariffs should be put on Taiwan's chips during an appearance on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.Business - CNBC - October 28 -
How Hollywood ran shy of geopolitics
Film distributors are increasingly wary of anything that might prove controversialWorld - Financial Times - November 2 -
How to Not Die in Silicon Valley
Here’s what Silicon Valley’s moguls are doing to beat death.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Is Silicon Valley Actually Libertarian?
WIRED takes a look at one of Silicon Valley’s most influential ideologies.Tech - Wired - 6 days ago -
Geopolitical tensions and energy independence: Is NANO Nuclear the answer?
CONTRIBUTOR CONTENT: In the debate over energy, the effect on climate is certainly important, but so is the impact of geopolitical tensions on energy availability. Some experts believe nuclear ...Tech - VentureBeat - November 4 -
European stocks fall as Ukraine war escalation unsettles markets
US Treasuries rally as investors sell equities and seek safe assetsBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
Trump picks Howard Lutnick to run commerce department
Cantor Fitzgerald boss to also have ‘direct responsibility’ for the office of the US trade representativeBusiness - Financial Times - November 19 -
Not so noble: The geopolitics of the Nobel Peace Prize
The Peace Prize committee in Oslo has increasingly allowed geopolitical considerations to guide the selection of an awardee.Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
What Trump means for Silicon Valley
I expect the administration, with the advice of Elon Musk, will adopt a mercantilist AI policyBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
How Kenya became the "Silicon Savannah"
The tech hub of East Africa, Kenya—and Nairobi in particular—is looking to solve an impending jobs crisis through innovation.Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Lawsuit Against Meta Over Section 230, Tech Shield Law, Is Dismissed
A professor sued pre-emptively to release software that would let users automatically unfollow everyone in their Facebook feed.Tech - The New York Times - November 8 -
Senate Democrats Are Running Out of Time to Pass a Shield Law to Protect Journalism
The PRESS Act, which would protect journalists from government spying, enjoys broad bipartisan support and has passed the House—but it’s unclear whether the Senate will take it up.Tech - Wired - November 14 -
Bangladesh tycoon says Singapore citizenship is a shield against central bank ‘intimidation’
Mohammed Saiful Alam considers international arbitration over accusations he siphoned money out of banking sectorWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Oil prices drop as talk of Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire cuts ‘security premium’
Oil futures ended lower Monday, with talk of a potential cease-fire deal between Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah leading prices to shrink their ”security premium,” pulling global benchmark crude ...Business - MarketWatch - Yesterday -
Taiwan president congratulates Trump on victory
Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Trump says he’ll put ex-NFL player in charge of US missile shield
Former President Trump told supporters Sunday that he wants to put former NFL player and failed GOP Senate candidate Herschel Walker in charge of a new missile defense shield if elected. Walker, a ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
The 3,128-Piece Captain America Shield Lego Set Is Only $140 At Amazon Right Now
Captain America fans can get an awesome deal on the Lego model kit featuring the Marvel hero's iconic shield. Ahead of Black Friday 2024, Amazon and Walmart have discounted the 3,128-piece ...Tech - GameSpot - November 18 -
Mark Cuban: Trump's Silicon Valley backers believe they can 'manipulate' him
Investor and television personality Mark Cuban told The Hill on Tuesday the Silicon Valley leaders who are shifting to the right and backing former President Trump could be doing so with hopes of ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Silicon Valley super-spenders leave too much in the cloud
Amazon, like its peers, is fuzzy on its investment plans, and the potential paybackBusiness - Financial Times - November 1 -
What an ‘Airbnbopoly’ Game Says About Silicon Valley’s Standoff With Lina Khan
In 2020, LinkedIn founder, tech investor, and Harris megadonor Reid Hoffman made a custom Monopoly board to celebrate Airbnb’s IPO. Instead of jail, it sent players to “Government Regulation.”Tech - Wired - November 1 -
Silicon Valley’s political involvement began long before Musk and Bezos
The 2024 election has been described as the first Silicon Valley election. Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are the latest tech moguls to dominate the headlines for their political positions. Bezos, owner ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
How should Europe build its own Silicon Valley?
There is fresh debate about the EU’s position in the technology raceWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Georgia Tech joins Apple’s new silicon engineering initiative
Georgia Tech has joined Apple's initiative aimed at preparing students for hardware technology, computer architecture and chip design.Tech - VentureBeat - November 12 -
Chinese tech groups build AI teams in Silicon Valley
Alibaba, ByteDance and Meituan seek to poach top talent from US rivals despite Washington’s chip curbsBusiness - Financial Times - November 18 -
FirstFT: Chinese tech groups expand AI teams in Silicon Valley
Also in today’s newsletter, ‘hybrid warfare’ in the Baltic Sea and the battle to be the next US Treasury secretaryWorld - Financial Times - November 19 -
Europe’s Mistral expands in Silicon Valley in hunt for AI staff
Paris-based group considers moving co-founder to growing Bay Area office as it hires scientists, engineers and sales specialistsBusiness - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Typhoon Kong-Rey Takes Aim at Taiwan
The storm prompted closures and raised the risk of landslides as it approached the island. It was expected to hit as the equivalent of a Category 4 hurricane.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Typhoon Kong-rey Makes Landfall in Taiwan With Powerful Winds
The Category 3 storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said.Top stories - The New York Times - October 31 -
Plane fails to land amid fierce typhoon in Taiwan
A plane at Taoyuan Airport was forced to abort its initial landing amid strong winds.Top stories - BBC News - November 1 -
Taiwan braces for US election as China tensions rise
TAIPEI -- Taiwan is bracing for the results of the U.S. election, with some officials worried about what a new Trump administration could mean given the former president’s isolationist views. On ...Politics - The Hill - November 2 -
China reacts to Trump's tough talk on tariffs and Taiwan
Beijing is bracing for President-elect Donald Trump's tough stance on tariffs and Taiwan. Ramy Inocencio has more on Trump's possible plans and the reaction they are eliciting abroad.Top stories - CBS News - November 16 -
As Beijing Threatens, Taiwan Looks Nervously at Trump
The president-elect pressed Taiwan during his campaign to spend significantly more to defend against the growing threat of attack by China. Some in Taiwan say it can’t afford to spend what Donald ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 18 -
China’s solar stranglehold and Taiwan’s AI aims
The inside story on the Asia tech trends that matter, from Nikkei Asia and the Financial TimesWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
China is laying the legal groundwork to seize Taiwan
A likely precursor to any use of force by Beijing will be a public assertion of sovereignty over Taiwan.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago