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Trump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
President Trump signed a proclamation introducing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications, aiming to encourage US worker recruitment and potentially impacting tech companies heavily reliant on this visa program.
Trump Administration Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visas
President Trump signed a proclamation introducing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications, aiming to encourage US worker recruitment and potentially impacting tech companies heavily reliant on this visa program.
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40% Bias Score
UK Online Safety Act Faces Backlash Amidst Implementation Challenges
The UK's Online Safety Act, effective last week, requires online services to assess risks of harmful content (child sexual abuse material, etc.) and implement mitigation systems; the Act's broad, principles-based approach has sparked debate and challenges in implementation.
UK Online Safety Act Faces Backlash Amidst Implementation Challenges
The UK's Online Safety Act, effective last week, requires online services to assess risks of harmful content (child sexual abuse material, etc.) and implement mitigation systems; the Act's broad, principles-based approach has sparked debate and challenges in implementation.
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48% Bias Score
EU AI Code of Conduct: Anthropic and OpenAI Sign, Meta Refuses
One week after the EU's new AI rules came into effect, Anthropic and OpenAI announced they will sign the voluntary AI Code of Conduct, while Meta refused, citing concerns about stifling innovation and legal uncertainties; the Code aims to ensure compliance with the AI Act.
EU AI Code of Conduct: Anthropic and OpenAI Sign, Meta Refuses
One week after the EU's new AI rules came into effect, Anthropic and OpenAI announced they will sign the voluntary AI Code of Conduct, while Meta refused, citing concerns about stifling innovation and legal uncertainties; the Code aims to ensure compliance with the AI Act.
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40% Bias Score
Canada Scraps US\$7 Billion Tech Tax After Trump Trade Threat
Canada repealed a US\$7 billion digital services tax on US tech companies after President Trump threatened to end trade talks, prompting the immediate resumption of negotiations to address existing tariffs on Canadian goods.
Canada Scraps US\$7 Billion Tech Tax After Trump Trade Threat
Canada repealed a US\$7 billion digital services tax on US tech companies after President Trump threatened to end trade talks, prompting the immediate resumption of negotiations to address existing tariffs on Canadian goods.
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44% Bias Score
OECD Demands Child Safety by Design in Digital Platforms
The OECD urges a structural shift in digital regulation, mandating that platforms prioritize child safety by design, not delegation, highlighting the conflict between maximizing screen time and child well-being, and proposing five key regulatory measures.
OECD Demands Child Safety by Design in Digital Platforms
The OECD urges a structural shift in digital regulation, mandating that platforms prioritize child safety by design, not delegation, highlighting the conflict between maximizing screen time and child well-being, and proposing five key regulatory measures.
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16% Bias Score
Silicon Six Underpaid $278 Billion in US Corporate Taxes
The Silicon Six underpaid US corporate income taxes by $278 billion over the past decade, averaging 18.8% compared to the 29.7% statutory rate, due to aggressive tax practices and lobbying, according to the Fair Tax Foundation.
Silicon Six Underpaid $278 Billion in US Corporate Taxes
The Silicon Six underpaid US corporate income taxes by $278 billion over the past decade, averaging 18.8% compared to the 29.7% statutory rate, due to aggressive tax practices and lobbying, according to the Fair Tax Foundation.
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64% Bias Score
EU Weighs Social Media Restrictions for Minors Amidst Health Concerns
European nations are grappling with regulating youth access to social media, exploring age verification, public awareness campaigns, and potential bans, with varying approaches and debates about tech companies' responsibility.
EU Weighs Social Media Restrictions for Minors Amidst Health Concerns
European nations are grappling with regulating youth access to social media, exploring age verification, public awareness campaigns, and potential bans, with varying approaches and debates about tech companies' responsibility.
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52% Bias Score
Startup Speed: Iterative Development Fuels Success
Figma, Stripe, and Superhuman prioritized iterative development and user feedback over perfection, achieving rapid product improvement and market validation through consistent, small releases, unlike companies focusing on delayed large launches.
Startup Speed: Iterative Development Fuels Success
Figma, Stripe, and Superhuman prioritized iterative development and user feedback over perfection, achieving rapid product improvement and market validation through consistent, small releases, unlike companies focusing on delayed large launches.
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40% Bias Score
UK Government's AI Push Raises Ethical Concerns
The cash-strapped UK government is rapidly adopting AI across public services, from welfare assessments to healthcare, raising concerns about ethical implications and the influence of private tech companies, despite a recent increase to £19.6 billion in public sector tech contracts in 2023.
UK Government's AI Push Raises Ethical Concerns
The cash-strapped UK government is rapidly adopting AI across public services, from welfare assessments to healthcare, raising concerns about ethical implications and the influence of private tech companies, despite a recent increase to £19.6 billion in public sector tech contracts in 2023.
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44% Bias Score
Tech Companies' Carbon Emissions Surge 150% Due to AI and Data Center Growth
The UN's ITU reports that operational carbon emissions for the world's top 200 tech companies rose 150% between 2020 and 2023, driven by AI and data center growth; top 10 companies consumed 51.9% of electricity demand in 2023, emitting 297 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
Tech Companies' Carbon Emissions Surge 150% Due to AI and Data Center Growth
The UN's ITU reports that operational carbon emissions for the world's top 200 tech companies rose 150% between 2020 and 2023, driven by AI and data center growth; top 10 companies consumed 51.9% of electricity demand in 2023, emitting 297 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent.
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32% Bias Score
White House Easter Egg Roll Draws High-Dollar Tech Sponsorships, Raising Ethical Concerns
The White House partnered with YouTube, Meta, and Amazon for its Easter Egg Roll, securing sponsorships ranging from \$75,000 to \$200,000, which provided branding opportunities on White House grounds. This raises ethical concerns and contrasts with previous practices.
White House Easter Egg Roll Draws High-Dollar Tech Sponsorships, Raising Ethical Concerns
The White House partnered with YouTube, Meta, and Amazon for its Easter Egg Roll, securing sponsorships ranging from \$75,000 to \$200,000, which provided branding opportunities on White House grounds. This raises ethical concerns and contrasts with previous practices.
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52% Bias Score
US-China Trade War: Tariffs and Retaliation
The US has imposed 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, lower than Trump's campaign promise; China retaliated with tariffs on $21 billion of US agricultural goods and other non-tariff barriers, impacting US soybean farmers and potentially major US companies. Further escalation is possible.
US-China Trade War: Tariffs and Retaliation
The US has imposed 20% tariffs on Chinese imports, lower than Trump's campaign promise; China retaliated with tariffs on $21 billion of US agricultural goods and other non-tariff barriers, impacting US soybean farmers and potentially major US companies. Further escalation is possible.
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40% Bias Score
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