Tech Leaders Pledge Up to 500 Billion in Ai Investment in Us
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Bomb-plot trial of neo-Nazi leader pulls back veil on US extremist networks
Brandon Russell, 29, found guilty of plan to blow up power grid in Baltimore as jury rejects claims of FBI entrapment. February was to be Brandon Russell’s moment: facing federal charges of ...The Guardian - Feb. 10 -
‘Each of us is afraid’: Guinea’s junta leader tightens grip as opposition lies low
Mamady Doumbouya has led the country since a 2021 coup. Some fear he has no intention of relinquishing power. Across Guinea’s capital, Conakry, billboards and posters proclaim the people’s loyalty ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Zelenskyy to meet US envoy after fallout with Trump as European leaders rush to contain crisis – live
Ukrainian president says he will meet US envoy Keith Kellogg on Thursday; UK and French leaders plan Washington visit in effort to influence US-Russia talks. Trump calls Zelenskyy a dictator amid ...The Guardian - 21h -
Fast break AI: How Databricks helped the Pacers slash ML costs 12,000X% while speeding up insights
The jaw-dropping decrease is a credit not only to Databricks, but PS&E's ability to reduce ML compute to near-infinitesimal amounts.VentureBeat - Feb. 11 -
How Cisco’s AI defense stacks up against the cyber threats you never see
Cisco AI Defense is purpose-built to address the security paradox AI creates with its exponential growth in enterprisesVentureBeat - 3h -
Calm founder used money he saved to buy a house to help start the app—now it’s valued at $2 billion: ‘My parents thought it was the silliest idea’
When the price of the domain, Calm.com, was $1.2 million, Calm co-founders negotiated a lower price. And one founder used his deposit on a home to pay for it.CNBC - 3d -
House lawmakers push to ban AI app DeepSeek from US government devices
Lawmakers in the House are proposing to ban the Chinese artificial intelligence app DeepSeek from U.S. government devicesABC News - Feb. 6 -
Television Academy to raise AI with lawmakers: 'We want to focus on its ethical use'
Television Academy Chairman Cris Abrego and President Maury McIntyre hope to increase the organization's role advocating for its nearly 30,000 member during a trip to Washington.Los Angeles Times - Feb. 10 -
UK and US fail to sign declaration on making AI ‘safe for all’ at Paris summit – Europe live
Countries have not immediately explained their reasons for not signing declaration. JD Vance continues, talking about “revolutionary applications” of AI and the need to deregulate to allow for ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Martin Rowson on Starmer aligning with the US in refusing to sign the Paris declaration on AI – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Microsoft Says Workers are Already Using AI to Lighten Workloads, at Risk to Their Own Brainpower
It may already be time to worry that people are losing their own smarts and skills by relying on AI to do the intellectual heavy lifting for them.Inc. - Feb. 11 -
Rogue states could use AI to do ‘real harm’, warns ex-Google CEO
Eric Schmidt fears terrorist groups or countries such as North Korea, Iran or Russia may use AI to develop weapons. Google’s former chief executive has warned that artificial intelligence could be ...The Guardian - Feb. 13 -
US Shoppers Face Fees of Up to $50 or More to Get Packages From China
Consumers and small businesses are already feeling the impact of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which eliminated a key trade exemption for parcels worth less than $800.Wired - Feb. 5 -
US women beat Canada 2-1 in shootout to set up decisive Game 5 in Rivalry Series
Hilary Knight, Hannah Bilka and Kelly Pannek scored in a shootout, goalie Gwyneth Philips was perfect in the tiebreaker and the United States beat Canada 2-1 on Thursday night to set up a decisive ...ABC News - Feb. 6 -
Trump says US prices ‘could go up’ as he threatens new tariffs on trade partners
President says US will impose ‘reciprocal’ duties but no new specific tariffs are announced. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump threatened to ramp up his economic assault on some ...The Guardian - 6d -
Metals Crucial to Clean Energy Are Getting Caught Up in the US–China Trade War
After a Chinese export ban, can the US get gallium and germanium from Canada—or will tariffs get in the way?Wired - 5d -
Want to Quit Bad Habits and Start Better Ones? A Philosophy Professor Used Neuroscience to Come Up With Compelling Insights
Want better habits for business (and everything else in your life)? Try this outsider’s perspective.Inc. - 4d -
John Major accuses US of ‘cuddling’ up to Putin and condemns JD Vance’s Munich speech – Europe live
The former UK prime minister says democracy in Europe and across the globe is ‘under threat’ . ‘We can’t just be supine’: UK Liberal Democrat leader urges Starmer to stand up to ‘bully’ Trump ...The Guardian - 4d -
BAT boss in line for up to £18mn pay deal as UK looks to close gap with US
Tadeu Marroco will receive maximum if cigarette maker hits certain targets and share price rises 50%Financial Times - 4d -
Europe tries to muscle up as US plots mediation to help end Russia's war in Ukraine
European leaders are taking steps to answer assertive U.S. efforts to end Russia’s war against UkraineABC News - 3d -
Europe needs big defence players to catch up with US, says Belgian minister
Theo Francken says bloc’s fragmentation and high costs push European governments towards US weaponsFinancial Times - 2d -
The Last Of Us Season 2 Is Gonna "F**k People Up," Actor Says
The Last of Us Season 2 finally has a confirmed release date, and it's set to debut on April 13 . Ahead of that, one of the actors who joined the cast for Season 2, Danny Ramirez, has spoken up to ...GameSpot - 4h -
Big Tech’s hinterland of ideas
Surveying the thinking that animates America’s new oligarchsFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Trump repeats pledge to take control of Gaza
President Trump on Sunday again reiterated his pledge for a U.S. takeover of the Gaza Strip. The president's comments came with Israeli negotiators in Qatar for talks on the next phase of the ...CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Goldman abandons IPO board diversity pledge
Wall Street bank is latest major US company to roll back DEI initiativeFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
Labour will have to ditch tax pledges sooner or later
Spending cuts to fund increased defence spending will not impress UK voters and something will have to giveFinancial Times - 2d -
You may be invested in the wrong stocks
You probably don’t know that you’re underweight value stocks and overweight in growthMarketWatch - Feb. 11 -
Investing in bank shares is not for the faint-hearted
Earnings multiples may look juicy, but banks are not like other companiesFinancial Times - 6d -
Expert on how to get started with investing
A new survey from Bankrate finds that the stock market is the preferred choice for long-term investing, though 21% of Americans avoid it due to intimidation. CBS News business analyst Jill ...CBS News - 4h -
Starting lineup for the 67th Daytona 500
Chase Briscoe will lead the 2025 field to green in The Great American Race.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Castroneves turns to provisional for Daytona 500
Helio Castroneves was involved in an early accident but will race in the Daytona 500 under a new rule that allows for a "world-class driver" to make the field.ESPN - 6d -
Trump to attend Daytona 500 on Sunday
President Trump is set to attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, a week after he attended the Super Bowl in New Orleans, a White House official told The Hill. The president will travel to his Mar-a-Lago ...The Hill - 6d -
China Future Tech webinar | Beyond 2025: what's next for China tech?
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Musk brings tech playbook to Washington
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} View Online Technology Technology The Big Story How Musk is using his tech playbook for DOGE campaign Elon Musk and his allies are using ...The Hill - Feb. 7 -
Tech vs finance: the social wars
No longer the most powerful profession, finance still provides better companyFinancial Times - Feb. 8 -
Tech should be the ally of the creative industries
In this global race, the UK risks squandering its chance to leadFinancial Times - Feb. 13 -
Low-tech solution for combating loneliness
Loneliness is more common than many think, and the health risks associated with it—like heart disease, stroke and depression—are significant. Dr. Jon LaPook explores a surprising, low-tech solution ...CBS News - 2d -
After DeepSeek Upended the Market, Is It Worth Investing in A.I.?
After the arrival of a less costly A.I. model from China, U.S. markets and academics are wrestling with the ultimate economic value of the technology.The New York Times - Feb. 7
