TECH RIVALRY

Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

A Missed Chance: How Apple and Microsoft's Paths Diverged

In 1985, a young Bill Gates, known for his work on the Mac, sent a memo to Apple's top bosses. He suggested that Apple should let other companies use its Mac operating system. This idea was not well received by Apple's leaders, John Sculley and Jean Louis Gassée. They believed that the Mac was too good to share. Gates thought that Apple needed to make the Mac a stan...

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Jan 06 2025TECHNOLOGY

Russia and China Team Up on AI: A New Tech Challenge for the U. S.

Imagine two global powers joining forces—Russia and China have started working together on something big: artificial intelligence (AI). Why is this a big deal? Well, the U. S. is leading the race in AI, and these two countries want to change that game. They're not just looking to catch up; they're aiming to outsmart the U. S. in technology. China is ahead in many AI...

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

China's New EV Tech Export Rules: What's the Big Deal?

China's planning to tighten exports on tech used in electric vehicles (EVs). They want to control the sale of equipment needed to make key minerals like lithium and gallium. This move comes as a response to the US placing restrictions on semiconductor exports. The goal? To keep a grip on the global EV market. China's already a big player in materials like gallium, us...

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Dec 13 2024POLITICS

U. S. and China Update Science Pact: A New Era of Tech Rivalry

In a move reflecting the changing times, the U. S. has revamped its old science and technology agreement with China. The new deal, inked after lengthy talks, is smaller in scope and has extra safeguards to keep national security safe. The State Department says it protects intellectual property and ensures transparency and data fairness. The agreement now only covers...

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