Tag: #tech-policy23 results
President Trump plans to nominate Adam Candeub, a known tech critic and telecommunications lawyer, to lead the Justice Department's antitrust division. This appointment signals a potential shift toward more aggressive oversight of major technology companies.
China's rapid AI advancements present US President Trump with a critical choice: escalate or relax chip export controls. This decision unfolds amid US-Iran war disruptions to global energy and heightened US-China tensions. The article explores how AI, chips, and tech ecosystems are reshaping rivalry, referencing Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.
Trump’s presidential technology advisory council has overlooked executives from top AI companies. The group is dominated by leaders from traditional, old-line tech firms. This composition highlights a preference for established tech over cutting-edge AI.
Apple's legal actions against OpenAI could potentially delay the company's long-term hardware development roadmap. This conflict highlights the increasing friction between AI software giants and hardware incumbents.
Seven major European tech companies have formed the 'European Tech Creators' lobby group to establish a direct dialogue with the European Commission. The group aims to accelerate deregulation and facilitate corporate consolidation across the bloc.
Big Tech lobbyists are making a final, desperate effort to secure federal AI preemption to override fragmented state-level regulations. This push faces significant political hurdles as the legislative window narrows before potential post-midterm shifts in Congress.
UK Business Secretary Peter Kyle stated he would have vetoed the foreign sale of a major UK tech firm. This reflects a broader government shift toward protecting domestic technology sovereignty and strategic assets.
Apple and Google are lobbying for amendments to Canada's Bill C-22, expressing concerns over secret orders that could force changes to device encryption. Both companies advocate for mandatory judicial oversight to protect user privacy.
Jeff Bezos has successfully navigated a relationship shift with Donald Trump, moving from public rivalry during the first term to a strategic alliance in the second. This shift has reportedly facilitated new government contracts for Blue Origin.
Oracle founder Larry Ellison reportedly donated $45 million to support Donald Trump's political circle. This move is seen as a strategic effort to influence policy and benefit Oracle's business and his son's media ventures.