QAnon believers are in disarray after Biden is inaugurated
For years, believers of the QAnon conspiracy theory had been waiting for the moment when a grand plan would be put into action and secret members of a supposed Satanic pedophilia ring at the highest ranks of government and Hollywood would suddenly be.....»»
Biden administration considers security reviews for Musk deals
Biden administration officials are discussing whether the U.S. should subject some of Elon Musk's ventures to national security reviews, including the deal for Twitter......»»
US eyes expanding China tech ban to quantum computing and AI
The Biden administration is exploring the possibility of new export controls that would limit China's access to some of the most powerful emerging computing technologies, according to people familiar with the situation......»»
Year One: HBO’s Biden White House documentary misses the mark on so many fronts
Here’s the deal, to borrow one of President Biden’s folksy exhortations, about Year One: A Political Odyssey — HBO’s newly released documentary about the inner workings of his administration during its first year. Don’t.....»»
Hyundai pressures U.S. to ease EV tax credit rule that penalizes foreign automakers
Depending on how the Biden administration chooses to interpret the law, the rule could leave Hyundai and some other foreign automakers at a disadvantage against EV makers eligible for the credit......»»
US citizen got 16 years in Saudi Arabian prison for tweets, his son says
Son of 72-year-old in Saudi prison says Biden admin did little to help. Enlarge A US citizen who traveled to Saudi Arabia to visit family reportedly received a 16-year prison sentence for posting tweets critical of the Saudi.....»»
Biden designates his first national monument in the heart of Colorado"s Rocky Mountains
President Joe Biden is creating his first national monument on Wednesday, protecting for future generations a rugged landscape in the heart of the Rocky Mountains where the legendary 10th Mountain Division trained for alpine warfare during World War.....»»
Biden gambles with global chip supply by halting US firms’ operations in China
Power of US export curbs could diminish quickly without other nations joining. Enlarge (credit: Pavel_Korr | iStock / Getty Images Plus) The US has taken its next step in its boldest efforts yet to disrupt China's military by.....»»
Apple RAM supplier gets one-year reprieve from US tech ban
One of Apple's RAM suppliers, South Korea's SK Hynix, has been given a year's reprieve from new US rules over the export of advanced processors to China.Source: SK HynixAlongside its efforts to boost US processor production, the the Biden Administrat.....»»
Biden signs order to implement EU-US data privacy framework
President Joe Biden on Friday signed an executive order to implement a European Union-United States data transfer framework announced in March that adopts new American intelligence gathering privacy safeguards......»»
Biden pardons all federal simple marijuana possession offenses
The criminalization of marijuana is a "failed approach," Biden said. Enlarge / The morning fog leaves a layer of dew on cannabis rows in Petrolia, California, August 3, 2022. (credit: Getty | The Washington Post) President B.....»»
Biden says U.S. willing to continue talks with South Korea on EV subsidy
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol asked Biden last month for help to allay Seoul's concerns that the new U.S. rules would hurt South Korea's automakers......»»
UMC inaugurates academy to train 600 equipment engineers
United Microelectronics Corp (UMC) inaugurated its Semiconductor Equipment Academy on October 3, planning to train 600 equipment engineers in a year, according to the press release......»»
China EV tech seen as critical, but tax breaks raise questions for Michigan
President Joe Biden says restoring manufacturing in the U.S. is key to beating China in the EV arms race. Michigan over the last few weeks still approved tens of millions of dollars in incentives for Chinese-owned auto suppliers......»»
Biden proposes new “Bill of Rights” to protect Americans from AI harms
Non-binding national guidelines on AI harms may inform future policy and business decisions. Enlarge / The White House, Blue Sky, Red Trees, and Green Grass (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) Today, the White House proposed.....»»
Biden proposes new “Bill of Rights” to protect Americans from AI snooping
Non-binding national guidelines on AI harms may inform future policy and business decisions. Enlarge / The White House, engulfed in pixels. (credit: Getty Images / Benj Edwards) Today, the White House proposed a "Blueprint for.....»»
US to announce new limits on chip technology exports to China
The Biden administration plans to announce new restrictions on China's access to US semiconductor technology, according to people with knowledge of the situation, an escalation of Washington's efforts to stifle Beijing's industrial ambitions and a ri.....»»
India roundup: 5G services launched
India became the last major Asian economy to launch 5G services, heralding huge demand for the 5G ecosystem and devices. Pegatron inaugurated its Indian mobile phone manufacturing facility, with iPhone production in India expected to rise......»»
US proposal would permit eagle deaths as renewables expand
The Biden administration on Thursday proposed a new permitting program for wind energy turbines, power lines and other projects that kill eagles, amid growing concern among scientists that the rapid expansion of renewable energy in the U.S. West coul.....»»
What the Disease Feels Like, and Presidents Can"t End Pandemics: COVID, Quickly, Episode 39
On this episode of the COVID, Quickly podcast, Josh Fischman gets COVID, and President Joe Biden says the pandemic is over......»»
What the Disease Feels Like, and Presidents Can"t End Pandemics | COVID, Quickly, Episode 39
Josh gets COVID, and Biden says the Pandemic's over. .....»»