Category: Politics and Government

A Who’s Who of Silicon Valley Will Convene With Lawmakers on A.I.

Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai and others are set to discuss artificial intelligence with lawmakers, in one of the tech industry’s most proactive shows of force in Washington.
European Union Will Investigate Chinese Subsidies of Electric Cars

The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the inquiry amid growing concern about China’s dominance over electric vehicles.
India Wants to Become a Chip Making Superpower

India’s government, seizing on the world’s desire to reduce reliance on China, is offering billions to build an entire semiconductor ecosystem on vast empty plots.
Chinese Warnings on iPhones Tap Deep Strain of Security Concerns

For years, officials in China have been told to shun foreign devices. Now reports of renewed curbs have unnerved Apple’s investors, heightening geopolitical tensions.
China May Ban Clothes That Hurt People’s Feelings. People Are Outraged.

A proposal evokes memories of 1980s China, when opening up to the world set off a debate over flared pants and men with long hair, what the party called “weird attire.”
Daniel Zhang Steps Down From Alibaba

Daniel Zhang, who had been expected to give up his chief executive and chairman roles this month, is also leaving as head of the company’s cloud division.
2 Senators Propose Bipartisan Framework for A.I. Laws

The effort by Senators Richard Blumenthal and Josh Hawley is the latest move by lawmakers to catch up with the rapidly evolving technology.
‘The First Year’ Review: Allende’s Rule in Chile

The French-language version of a 1971 documentary by Patricio Guzmán is an extraordinary document of a nation in transition.
How Montana’s Attorney General Made Banning TikTok a Top Priority

How one of Montana’s top elected officials made banning the app a top priority, putting the state at the center of a geopolitical storm.
Disney Changes Gears in Suits Against DeSantis and Allies

Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is running for president, have been sparring for more than a year over a special tax district that encompasses Disney World.
Politicians to Shein: Not So Fast on U.S. Expansion

A group of state attorneys general urged the S.E.C. to make the fast fashion company prove it doesn’t use forced labor if it files to go public.
Meta’s ‘Biggest Single Takedown’ Removes Chinese Influence Campaign

The campaign began at least four years ago and spanned thousands of accounts on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, Substack and Chinese websites, Meta said.