Joe Biden warns of tech billionaires' threat to democracy in farewell address
"An oligarchy is taking shape in America of extreme wealth, power, and influence that literally threatens our entire democracy"
Biden administration AI chip export rules trigger industry backlash and global concerns
One industry insider says the rules would limit access to chips already used for video games
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney blasts big tech leaders for cozying up to Trump
"After years of pretending to be Democrats, Big Tech leaders are now pretending to be Republicans"
A hot potato: In a scathing critique of tech industry leaders, Epic Games founder and CEO Tim Sweeney has accused prominent executives of cozying up to President-elect Donald Trump in an attempt to influence anti-competitive policies. Sweeney's comments, shared on the social media platform X, highlight growing concerns about the relationship between big tech and the incoming administration.
Tech association warns Trump tariffs could reduce US purchasing power by $143 billion
Laptop and tablet sales could decline by as much as 68%
Zuckerberg's free speech push for Facebook and Instagram replaces fact checkers with community notes
You'll be able to say pretty much whatever you want on Meta's platforms
A hot potato: It seems that Meta is going to become a lot more like X, at least when it comes to what you can say on the company's platforms. CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced the suspension of the fact-checking program, a reduction in the amount of censorship, and the recommendation of more political content across Facebook, Instagram, and Threads.
Tencent added to DoD's list of Chinese military companies, shares take a hit
The world's largest electric vehicle battery maker was also added to the list
TikTok appeals to Supreme Court to delay US ban, CEO meets with Trump
"I have a warm spot in my heart for TikTok," said Trump
Biden hits China with new export rules to curb its AI ambitions
Tighter export controls sound good on paper, but experts aren't convinced
Tech CEOs look to Apple's Tim Cook approach for building ties with President-elect Trump
But then, not every company has the clout of Apple
FBI raids Polymarket CEO's apartment, seizes his phone after platform predicted easy Trump win
"Grand political theater at its worst"
After $50 million Trump wager payout, France moves to ban Polymarket betting platform
Someone bet $28 million on Trump to win
Zuckerberg and Bezos, despite strained ties with Trump, join other CEOs in congratulating the new President
Trump once threatened to jail Zuckerberg for life
The Pentagon wants AI to enhance the capabilities of US nuclear weapons systems
Do these people never watch movies?
Economists warn that Trump's tariffs could cause tech prices to skyrocket
Study says laptop prices could increase up to 45%, monitors up to 50%, many other products affected
The big picture: If Trump were to implement his proposed tariffs upon becoming president again, it would significantly reshape the landscape of consumer electronics in the US. Economic policy discussions can often seem abstract, but it's important to understand the real-world consequences these tariffs could bring.
Consultant behind deepfake Biden robocalls hit with $6 million fine, faces criminal charges
A tale involving deepfakes, politics, and a magician
South Korea is facing a digital sex crime epidemic, and Telegram is the accomplice
The dark side of AI and digital communication platforms
Columbus judge sues researcher for disclosing true impact of ransomware attack
As it turns out, local politicians had not told the city the truth
Biden's IRA and CHIPS Act: 40% of investments now delayed or in limbo
At least $84 billion worth of projects are currently on hold
Microsoft urges congress to enact laws against deepfake misuse
A legal framework is essential, says Microsoft's president
US claims TikTok collected data on users, then sent it to China
TikTok has done the same in the past
Donald Trump thinks Taiwan should pay for US defense, says it took America's chip business
"How stupid are we? They took all of our chip business. They're immensely wealthy"
Politicians turn to AirTags to track stolen lawn signs
Campaigns often become dirty and when they do, the lawn signs are the first to go
Deepfaking it: GenAI is more likely to be misused to influence your vote than to steal your money
Expect to see more deepfake videos this political season