NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE
NHTSA staffers evaluating the risks of self-driving cars were reportedly fired by DOGE Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) fired about 30 members of the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in February, and many of them were part of a department that assesses the risks of self-driving cars, according to the Financial Times. […]
Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs
Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to 'beat' the new tariffs Apple quickly shipped 600 tons of iPhones to ‘beat’ the new tariffs Apple airshipped 600 tons of iPhones to the US from India before new US tariffs were scheduled to take effect, as reported by Reuters and The Times of India. Meanwhile, Nikkei […]
Why DOGE is killing the agency that keeps banks from ripping you off
Why DOGE is killing the agency that keeps banks from ripping you off Today, I’m talking to Rohit Chopra. He was the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) until the end of January, when President Donald Trump fired him and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) began trying to dismantle the agency. […]
Big Tech’s tax bill is on the table in tariff talks
Big Tech's tax bill is on the table in tariff talks Big Tech’s tax bill is on the table in tariff talks The United Kingdom is preparing to respond to the series of tariffs President Donald Trump has introduced since taking office. New taxes on everything from pure-bred horses to bourbon are on the table, […]
Judge berates AI entrepreneur for using a generated ‘lawyer’ in court
Judge berates AI entrepreneur for using a generated 'lawyer' in court Judge berates AI entrepreneur for using a generated ‘lawyer’ in court A man’s recent attempt to use an AI-generated avatar in his legal appeal made an immediate impression on a New York courtroom, but probably not the one he was hoping for. Jerome Dewald […]
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk to stop his attacks and ‘fake takeover bid’
OpenAI countersues Elon Musk to stop his attacks and 'fake takeover bid' OpenAI countersues Elon Musk to stop his attacks and ‘fake takeover bid’ OpenAI filed a countersuit against Elon Musk on Wednesday, saying on X that “Elon’s nonstop actions against us are just bad-faith tactics to slow down OpenAI and seize control of the […]
Lawmakers are skeptical of Zuckerberg’s commitment to free speech
Lawmakers are skeptical of Zuckerberg's commitment to free speech Lawmakers are skeptical of Zuckerberg’s commitment to free speech Meta’s latest whistleblower, Sarah Wynn-Williams, got a warm reception on Capitol Hill Wednesday, as the Careless People author who the company has fought to silence described the company’s chief executive as someone willing to shapeshift into whatever […]
Trump says the future of AI is powered by coal
Trump says the future of AI is powered by coal The day before several major tech leaders appeared before Congress, begging for ways to get more energy for the nascent American artificial intelligence industry, Donald Trump signed an executive order offering a solution: increased coal production. As part of a series of executive orders released […]
Framework delays Laptop 12 orders in the US over tariffs
Framework delays Laptop 12 orders in the US over tariffs International buyers can order a Laptop 12 today, but US fans will have to wait. Framework has confirmed it will no longer be opening US preorders for the new Laptop 12 today, or announcing a price, as it evaluates the impact of Trump’s tariffs. The […]
Amazon is already changing its ultra-cheap Temu copycat
Amazon is already changing its ultra-cheap Temu copycat As Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are set to take effect, Amazon is tweaking some of how it does business — specifically how it operates Amazon Haul, the company’s version of bargain bin Chinese sites like Temu and Shein. The Information reported Tuesday that Amazon Haul offerings will […]