The EU's considered a potential tax on digital advertising revenues from companies like Meta and Google if tariff trade talks fail, @FT reports.
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China’s IP Theft Awakens US Tech Competition Response
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China under CCP leadership perfected the art of theft of intellectual Property, trade secrets and business processes and mastered the game of unfair trade. The U.S. was slow to respond, like we were in a deep slumber hoping for the best. Now they have woken the sleeping giant.
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Europe needs techno-optimist movement for progress
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We need a techno-optimist movement in Europe
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Grok’s unfiltered promise questioned after left-leaning tests
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A quick political detour: Remember Grok’s edgy, unfiltered promise? Musk said it wouldn’t be “woke.” But earlier Grok models leaned left in tests. It’s unclear if Grok 3 corrected that or simply rebranded it.
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Macro Markets Tariff Tsunami Bond Rates Bitcoin Transition
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The macro markets with tariff tsunami, bond rates, (and Bitbonds) and the sea change from an old global system to a new one. Led by @_DannyKnowles with @PrestonPysh @intangiblecoins and @_Checkmatey_
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AI Index 2025 Report Reveals Four Key Policy Trends
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The new #AIIndex2025 is packed with a wide range of rigorously vetted data, but which insights should policymakers pay attention to? We compiled highlights from the report, which revealed four key trends: https://
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Border Data Interception as National Security Policy Shift
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The initial test cases were for child pornography and pirated IP but when we made the decision the last few years that misinformation was a national security issue there were efforts to interdict e.g. a password crossing a border.
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U.S. Tariffs Threaten Global Economy and Alliances
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I am so sorry that the U.S. is letting down our friends and allies. Broad tariffs, implemented not just against adversaries but also steadfast allies, will damage the livelihoods of billions of people, create inflation, make the world more fragmented, and leave the U.S. and the
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ChatGPT Memory Control: Opt Out Options Explained
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As always, you’re in control of ChatGPT’s memory. You can opt out of referencing past chats, or memory altogether, at any time in settings. If you’re already opted out of memory, you’ll be opted out of referencing past chats by default. If you want to change what ChatGPT knows
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Experts Policymakers Investors Collaborate for Technological Progress
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For sure, Nathan, and when experts, policymakers, and investors come together like this, it often sparks progress that goes beyond just the event itself.
