Trump Considers Appointing 'AI Czar' to Oversee Federal AI Regulation and Governance
Incoming president Donald Trump may appoint an 'AI czar' to coordinate federal AI regulation and governance, with input from Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
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Chicago's Cloud Computing Tax Hike Sparks Fears of Tech Exodus
Chicago's plan to increase cloud computing taxes from 9% to 11% may drive away businesses, sparking concerns about the city's tech industry and broader economic implications.
Federal Appeals Court Upholds TikTok Ban Unless Sold to US Owner
A federal appeals court has ruled to uphold a law banning TikTok in the US unless its parent company, ByteDance, sells it to an American owner, citing national security concerns.
Google's $1.2 Billion Cloud Contract with Israel Raises Human Rights Concerns
Internal Google documents reveal concerns about potential human rights violations linked to its $1.2 billion cloud contract with the Israeli government, dubbed Project Nimbus.
Trump Administration's Proposed Endowment Tax Hike Sparks Concern Among VCs
Floodgate Partners' Ann Miura-Ko warns that a proposed 35% tax on university endowments could impact funding for private equity and venture capital firms.
Trump Taps David Sacks as 'White House A.I. & Crypto Czar' to Lead Policy and Regulation
President-elect Donald Trump appoints David Sacks, former PayPal COO and podcaster, to lead AI and crypto policy, ensuring US competitiveness and free speech online.
US Commerce Department Awards Intel $7.865 Billion Under CHIPS Act
Intel receives significant funding to boost domestic semiconductor production under the US CHIPS and Science Act, with implications for the industry and national security.
Trump's Tech Advisers Sound Alarm on AI Censorship, Warning of 'Dystopian World'
President-elect Donald Trump's Silicon Valley advisers, including Elon Musk and Marc Andreessen, are warning of the dangers of AI censorship, claiming tech companies are manipulating chatbot responses to conform to their political biases.
UK Government Considers Opt-Out Copyright Regime for AI Training Data
The UK government is consulting on an opt-out copyright regime for AI training, requiring rights holders to take action to protect their work, sparking concerns over creative industry implications.
