Intel Meteor Lake-powered Huawei MateBook X Pro draws scrutiny from US lawmakers
"These approvals must stop"
Biden backs bill that could kill TikTok in the US, TikTok fights back
"If they pass it, I'll sign it"
Joe Biden says he wants to ban AI voice impersonations
A blanket ban would have far-reaching effects
Biden orders security probe into Chinese "connected" vehicles, labeling them a potential security threat
"I'm not going to let that happen on my watch"
Biden administration to invest $5 billion on next-generation chip-tech research
Recap: The Biden Administration conceived the CHIPS and Science Act as a far-reaching plan to rebuild the US microchip industry essentially from scratch. The plan includes roughly $280 billion in public subsidies to boost domestic research and semiconductor manufacturing, with public and private sectors working together towards a common goal.
White House seeks to cryptographically verify Biden videos to mitigate deepfake risks
Is it real, or just malarkey?
FCC aims to outlaw AI voices in robocalls after fake Biden message
"AI-generated voice cloning and images are already sowing confusion"
They warned you: Someone allegedly used a politician's cloned voice to interfere with an election
It will most assuredly not be the last time this happens
Advocacy groups urge Biden to address generative AI's environmental impact and misinformation risks
They say his executive order doesn't go far enough
Biden's new executive order aims to establish AI safety and security standards
The order's goals also relate to privacy, job losses, bias, and more
Apple Watch faces US import ban as time runs out for Biden veto
Presidents rarely veto bans, though Obama did it in 2013
Biden administration designates 31 tech hubs to boost innovation and create jobs across the U.S.
The focus is on rural and underserved areas
White House announces over $42 billion to expand high-speed broadband access across the U.S.
The funding is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The Biden administration to car companies: ignore the right-to-repair law, it's a safety risk
A law that 75% of people voted for
Social media influencers could get their own White House briefing room as Biden looks to younger voters
Ahead of next year's election
WTF?! Just how much influence do influencers really have? The Biden administration certainly doesn't underestimate the hold these social media stars have on young people. According to a new report, they may be given their own briefing room at the White House as part of a strategy to reach younger demographics ahead of next year's election.
Biden says that it "remains to be seen" if AI is dangerous
The President had a warning for AI companies
TikTok faces ultimatum from Biden administration: Sell or be banned
The demand comes after more than two years of bellyaching and a ban from government devices
Multibillion dollar companies should do more to prevent cyberattacks, says the Biden administration
Cyberattacks are getting more sophisticated and existing security mechanisms are proving ineffective
Biden refuses to stop potential Apple Watch import ban
Apple is accused of patent infringement, again
Biden administration mandates EV chargers be standardized to be eligible for federal funding
Tesla has already committed to opening 7,500 Superchargers to non-Tesla vehicles
Biden slams Big Tech's worst practices in State of the Union address
"Capitalism without competition is not capitalism; it is exploitation"
In brief: President Joe Biden gave the State of the Union address yesterday, setting his sights on some of tech companies' worst practices: excessive data collection, ads that target children, and monopolistic corporations that engage in anti-competitive behavior.
Steve Jobs to receive posthumous Medal of Freedom for his "vision, imagination and creativity"
The highest US honor a civilian can receive
Biden warns US companies to bolster their cyber defenses in preparation for Russian attacks
"The magnitude of Russia's cyber capacity is fairly consequential and it's coming"
President Biden appoints AMD's Lisa Su to Council of Advisors on Science and Technology
Joining individuals from Nvidia, Microsoft, Google, and more