Science and Technology

August 17, 2024

US considers structural changes at Google after antitrust violations

Ava Martinez

WASHINGTON AND SAN FRANCISCO — Following a final court ruling that Google violated antitrust laws by monopolizing the online search market, the U.S. Department of Justice, along with state prosecutors,…

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August 17, 2024

Cisco Systems Announces Significant Workforce Reduction, Plans to Cut 6,000 Jobs

Ava Martinez

Cisco Systems, a leading developer of computer networking solutions based in San Jose, California, said it will reduce its workforce by 7 percent, marking its second significant reduction this year.…

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August 16, 2024

Silicon Valley Roils as California Proposes Tough AI Legislation

Ava Martinez

SAN FRANCISCO AND WASHINGTON — In what could be a groundbreaking step for AI regulation, a California bill is making waves in the Silicon Valley tech landscape. Spearheaded by state…

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August 16, 2024

Election officials face rising tide of misinformation

Ava Martinez

GEORGIA — In an election year marked by unprecedented challenges, Tate Fall, the newly appointed director of elections in Cobb County, Georgia, is facing more than the usual duties of…

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August 15, 2024

Examining Trump's statements on immigration and political rivals during his conversation with Elon Musk on X

Ava Martinez

In a detailed session on Monday, former President Donald J. Trump revisited several controversial statements during a live X discussion with tech mogul Elon Musk. The event, broadcast via the…

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August 15, 2024

Uber’s Ballot: Limiting Claims to Evade Liability?

Ava Martinez

Ride-hailing giant Uber is pushing a controversial Nevada referendum measure that could cap lawyers’ fees in lawsuits against companies. The move comes amid ongoing litigation against Uber over sexual assault…

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August 14, 2024

Elon Musk's Revulsion at Trump's Presence in X Is a Strategic Victory

Ava Martinez

Donald J. Trump reactivated his presence on social media platform X on Monday morning, marking a strategic win for Elon Musk, who owns the platform and has actively encouraged the…

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August 14, 2024

Elon Musk amplifies his support for Donald Trump through Platform X.

Ava Martinez

Tech mogul Elon Musk has stepped up his public support for Donald Trump, using his social media platform, X, as a key vehicle for political endorsement. Musk’s support for Trump,…

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August 13, 2024

Exploring the broad impact of a major technological revolution

Ava Martinez

A widespread technological failure has recently highlighted the vulnerabilities inherent in our interconnected digital world. This incident, triggered primarily by a faulty software update from security firm CrowdStrike, has had…

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August 13, 2024

Chinese leadership supports President Xi's vision for a technologically advanced economy

Ava Martinez

BEIJING — In a recent crucial meeting, the Chinese Communist Party endorsed President Xi Jinping’s ambitious plan to strengthen the country’s technological power and enhance its national security. Party meeting…

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