While the White House carved out a narrow exemption for some semiconductor imports, President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs still apply to GPUs and chipmaking equipment.
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President Trump’s War on ‘Information Silos’ Is Bad News for Your Personal Data
Donald Trump’s March 20 executive order aims to eliminate data silos. It could undermine privacy in the process.
Trump’s Tariffs Could Reshape the US Tech Industry
Apple, Amazon, and other tech companies reliant on global supply chains stand to lose the most from Trump’s trade policies, but some software firms expect more demand for their services.
Trump and DOGE Defund Program That Boosted American Manufacturing for Decades
President Donald Trump says taxing imports will strengthen domestic manufacturing. Hours before announcing new tariffs, his administration cut support for centers that help US firms do just that.
This Tool Probes Frontier AI Models for Lapses in Intelligence
A new platform from data training company Scale AI will let artificial intelligence developers find their models’ weak spots.
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building for Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.
DOGE Is Trying to Gift Itself a $500 Million Building, Court Filings Show
The documents reveal a DOGE affiliate is attempting to transfer the headquarters of an independent think tank, the United States Institute of Peace, to the government at no cost.
Amazon’s AGI Lab Reveals Its First Work: Advanced AI Agents
Led by a former OpenAI executive, Amazon’s AI lab focuses on the decisionmaking capabilities of next-generation software agents—and borrows insights from physical robots.
Unpacking ‘Good Quests,’ Christianity, and Caviar Bumps
This week on Uncanny Valley, our hosts ask what impact religion will have on Silicon Valley.
Inside Maye Musk’s Cozy Relationship With China
As Elon Musk continues to expand his political power in the US, his mother has repeatedly traveled to China to speak at events, model for Chinese brands, and promote Tesla.