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Jul 25 2025TECHNOLOGY

America's New AI Push: Can It Outpace China?

In a move to strengthen America's position in the global tech arena, a former high-ranking lawyer from the Department of Government Efficiency has established the AI Innovation Council. This initiative aligns with President Trump's recent executive actions aimed at loosening regulations on the tech industry. James Burnham, who previously served in a senior role at t...

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's New Plan: Easing AI Chip Export Rules

The Trump administration has decided to change its approach to AI chip exports. It plans to replace a rule set by the Biden administration. This rule was supposed to limit the export of AI chips. It would have affected companies like Nvidia and AMD. The Biden rule was criticized for being too complicated. A US official said it was full of unnecessary rules. This mad...

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Apr 03 2025TECHNOLOGY

TikTok's Future in the US: Who Will Take the Reins?

TikTok's days in the US are numbered unless a deal is struck. A group of investors is eyeing a stake in the app's American operations. This group includes big names like Andreessen Horowitz, Blackstone, and Silver Lake. The Chinese government has a say in this too. They want control over TikTok's video-recommendation algorithm. This is a key part of what makes TikTo...

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Apr 02 2025BUSINESS

Amazon's Potential TikTok Takeover: A Retail Giant's Move

Amazon, the retail behemoth, has reportedly thrown its hat into the ring to acquire TikTok's U. S. operations. This move comes as no surprise, given the app's massive user base and its growing influence on shopping trends. TikTok boasts 170 million users in the U. S. alone, many of whom are swayed by influencers promoting products. This presents a golden opportunity ...

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Mar 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

The Future is Quantum: How America is Racing Ahead in Computing

The world of computing is on the brink of a major shift. Quantum computing, a technology that uses quantum mechanics to process information, is set to revolutionize various fields. This technology promises to add a staggering 850 billion dollars to the economy by 2040. It's not just about speed; quantum computers can solve complex problems much faster than traditiona...

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Feb 19 2025TECHNOLOGY

Deepfakes: The Battle for Truth in the Digital Age

Deepfake technology has been advancing rapidly, blurring the lines between what's real and what's fake. This has led to major concerns about the trustworthiness of digital content. Deepfakes involve altering images, audio, and videos to create convincing but entirely fake content. This poses serious threats to media, politics, and even personal safety. To tackle this...

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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 19 2024POLITICS

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which is supposed to enforce...

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Nov 20 2024SPORTS

Focus: What Really Boosts Athletes' Throws?

You might think that athletes do better when they focus on where they want to go, like a far target. But a study had college students throw a medicine ball while switching their focus between near and far targets. Surprisingly, focusing on the far target didn't make much difference. Instead, when they concentrated on their own movements, either during or after the th...

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Oct 15 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tesla's Robot Show Had Human Helpers

Tesla's recent event, "We, Robot," was a buzzing night for tech fans. It highlighted the company's latest autonomous tech, including its humanoid robots, called Optimus. These robots impressed guests by serving drinks, dancing, and even mingling. But here's a twist: they weren't truly autonomous. Humans were secretly controlling them from behind the scenes. AI e...

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