The spy law that big tech wants to limit
Top tech companies are mounting a push to limit how US intelligence agencies collect and view texts, emails and other information about their users, especially American citizens.
Mar 22, 2023
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After Twitter layoffs, California bill would strengthen protections for workers
The tech industry has been roiled by waves of layoffs, with tens of thousands of workers losing their jobs in recent months. After Tesla billionaire Elon Musk took over Twitter in October, he abruptly slashed nearly half ...
Mar 9, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
US to be 'global leader' in energy transition: Energy Secretary
Pointing to key Biden administration policies to mitigate climate change, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm promised Wednesday that the United States would lead global energy transition.
Mar 9, 2023
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Huawei dominates MWC mobile tech fair despite US sanctions
A contingent of Chinese companies led by technology giant Huawei is turning the world's biggest wireless trade fair into an opportunity to show their muscle in the face of Huawei's blacklisting by Western nations concerned ...
Feb 27, 2023
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Gag order ruling could free up ex-Twitter employees to criticize Elon Musk
Shut up and take the money, companies told laid-off employees. Literally.
Feb 24, 2023
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UNESCO chief urges tougher regulation of social media
The United Nations' educational, scientific and cultural agency chief on Wednesday called for a global dialogue to find ways to regulate social media companies and limit their role in the spreading of misinformation around ...
Feb 23, 2023
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Electronics & Semiconductors
GM reaches computer chip supply deal with GlobalFoundries
With the global shortage of semiconductors still crimping U.S auto production, General Motors has signed a deal with chipmaker GlobalFoundries to dedicate part of an upstate New York factory to supply the automaker.
Feb 9, 2023
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Big tech job cuts keep coming; Zoom latest to trim headcount
The tech industry started the year with a wave of job cuts, around 50,000 in January alone, and there doesn't appear to be any let up this month. The computer maker Dell said Monday that it's cutting about 6,600 jobs. Large ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Philly employers are desperately seeking tech workers even as Silicon Valley giants are laying off thousands
Major layoffs at big technology companies have dominated national headlines in recent months, seemingly portending doom and gloom for tech workers. But the reality for most companies, including Philadelphia employers, is ...
Feb 7, 2023
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Kansas commits $304M to chip plant to lure federal funds
Kansas plans to give $304 million in taxpayer-funded incentives to a semiconductor company in its largest city to build a huge new factory, but the project won't go forward without funds the U.S. government has promised for ...
Feb 3, 2023
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