California's new AI bill, SB 53, proposes whistleblower protections for employees raising concerns about critically risky AI systems and establishes a public computing cluster, CalCompute, amid ongoing debates around AI safety and existential risk.
Arrests in Singapore over potential unauthorized exports of Nvidia's AI chips to China have raised alarms, as analysts warn a comprehensive ban could cost the company billions in lost revenue this fiscal year, highlighting geopolitical tensions surrounding advanced technology.
In retaliation against the U.S.'s unjustified tariffs on Canadian exports, Canada strongly condemns the move and imposes 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of American goods, with $30 billion effective immediately and the remaining $125 billion in 21 days, until the U.S. trade action is withdrawn.
Amazon's drone delivery service in College Station, Texas faced intense backlash from hundreds of residents, including the mayor, over excessive noise disruptions, prompting the FAA to receive around 150 critical comments, ultimately leading Amazon to ground its drones and terminate its lease in the area by September 2025.
Microsoft urges the US government to ease semiconductor export restrictions, warning that the curbs could backfire by driving allies to seek chips from China, potentially boosting China's AI capabilities and self-reliance in a strategic misstep that undermines America's lead in the global AI race.
Google unveils a $3M fund and an AI tool called SpeciesNet to accelerate nature-tech startups, supporting biodiversity conservation efforts by identifying animal species from camera trap photos and backing Brazilian nonprofits focused on reversing biodiversity loss, bioeconomy, and regenerative agriculture.
In a significant ruling, a federal judge deemed the mass firings of probationary federal employees ordered by the Trump administration unlawful, directing the Office of Personnel Management to inform agencies it lacked authority for such sweeping terminations, delivering a victory for labor unions and nonprofits challenging the administration's efforts to …
In a move to combat the opioid crisis, the President has decided to increase tariffs on Chinese products from 10% to 20%, citing China's failure to take sufficient measures to address the synthetic opioid supply chain that fuels the drug epidemic.
Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency has imposed a controversial $1 spending cap on federal employee credit cards, crippling operations across agencies by delaying shipments, travel, and preventing employees from ordering essential supplies and equipment.
Stock markets plunged on Friday, with the S&P 500 falling 1.76% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropping 649.67 points, as President Trump confirmed that 25% tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada will take effect on Tuesday, dashing hopes of a last-minute deal to avert the full tariffs.