SILICON VALLEY

May 10 2026TECHNOLOGY

AI and Belief: What Happens When Machines Think?

Most discussions about AI focus on jobs or global power struggles, but what about faith? As machines grow smarter, they might change how we see religion. Some think AI will prove minds are just machines, making religion seem outdated—no soul, just code at work. Others believe the rise of AI could ma

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May 06 2026EDUCATION

Big Tech Money Fuels USC’s AI Push—But Can Universities Keep Up?

A $200 million donation from a Silicon Valley investor and Nvidia board member is reshaping USC’s future, but the move also highlights a growing divide in higher education. The gift will rename the School of Advanced Computing, fund AI research across disciplines, and help recruit top talent—but cri

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech giants quietly step up AI support for US military ops

The Pentagon just inked deals with five more tech powerhouses—Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and two others—to push AI tools deeper into classified military networks. These agreements let the Defense Department experiment with advanced AI for tasks like target selection, though exactly how remains uncle

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May 02 2026POLITICS

Tech Money vs AI Rules: A Strange Political Battle

New York is seeing a fight over AI rules that breaks normal political rules. A tech billionaire is spending millions to push for strict laws, especially to protect children from AI dangers and stop job losses. He backs a former tech critic now running for office. But big tech companies are fighting

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Apr 16 2026TECHNOLOGY

Allbirds shifts focus from shoes to AI after rapid decline and investor pressure

A footwear brand famous for eco-friendly shoes is suddenly chasing a completely different dream in tech. After years of declining sales and losing its appeal, the company announced it’s ditching sneakers entirely to become an AI infrastructure player. The bold move triggered a stock surge of over 70

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Feb 24 2026TECHNOLOGY

Silicon Valley’s Wake‑Up Call: Why Apple and Others Are Rethinking Taiwan

Apple’s chief, Tim Cook, was one of a small group of tech leaders who got an inside look at the CIA’s fear that China might try to take Taiwan by 2027. The meeting, held in a secure room near Silicon Valley in July 2023, was set up because the U. S. commerce secretary at the time wanted the industry

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Feb 08 2026SPORTS

Tech Titans and Touchdowns: Silicon Valley’s Super Bowl

The biggest football game of the year will soon be set against a backdrop that feels more like a boardroom than a stadium. In Santa Clara, just south of San Francisco, the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks will battle at Levi’s Stadium, a venue that sits right in the heart of Silicon Valley.

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Feb 06 2026CRIME

Jeffrey Epstein's Secret Startup Investments

The story of Jeffrey Epstein doesn't end with his conviction. He continued to invest in big-name startups, even after everyone knew about his crimes. His money found its way into buzzy tech companies long after he was supposed to be out of the spotlight. Let's talk about one of his investments: Coi

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Jan 11 2026POLITICS

Big Money Moves to Stop California's Billionaire Tax Plan

California's super-rich are worried. A new plan to tax their wealth is on the table. And they're not happy about it. So, they're fighting back. With big money. Peter Thiel, a well-known venture capitalist, just donated $3 million to stop this plan. He gave the money to a group called Californians A

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Dec 24 2025BUSINESS

How Intel's CEO Navigated a Storm and Secured a Future

In the early hours of a Thursday, Intel's CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, faced an unexpected challenge: a public attack from the U. S. President. The president accused Tan of having conflicts of interest due to his past investments in China. This was a surprise to many, as Tan had not been a regular in political

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