Let the AI war games not begin: Rising geopolitical tension threatens to disrupt robust US-China AI collaboration, potentially veering the world toward destructive versus constructive uses of the technology.
Biden Administration prepares to promote innovation through tighter regulation: The DOJ’s support for antitrust bill could level the playing field for smaller firms but risks putting Big Tech on the defensive.
US gives EU mixed signals on tech rules: The EU and the US agree on transatlantic data flow, but while the EU cracks down on Big Tech, the US drags its feet.
Climate disclosures are a boon for cleantech: A flood of cash funded greentech last year—a trend that could skyrocket under an SEC proposal. But only if the sector delivers.
Politically unaligned voters are a valuable customer segment: This moderate customer base plans to increase spending at a higher rate than the average voter.
Silicon Valley is nuclear energy's latest champion: Fueled by climate change and war, nuclear tech is gaining steam while awaiting innovative breakthroughs and another chance to change its radioactive reputation.
Disney is hit hard by “Don’t Say Gay” because of its previously stated commitment to inclusion: Employees walk out amid a #DisneyDoBetter campaign.
Sony continues its streak of gaming acquisitions: The publisher’s latest deal is smaller than recent ones that have attracted regulator attention.
New challenges for Russia’s tech émigrés: Big Tech closed its offices, and thousands in the industry have fled. Financial isolation and anti-Russian sentiment could impede their attempts to restart businesses.
A new bill targets acquisitions, but could struggle to get passed: Democrats are backing an antitrust measure that would let them block mergers of over $5 billion.
Bill targets mergers valued over $5B: Focus on larger M&A effects on the labor market can result in stronger regulation, but the bill could get resistance from Republican lawmakers.
What happened to the FTC’s beef with Amazon? The tech giant’s acquisition of MGM went through without a challenge as the FTC struggles with internal politics.
Ukraine invasion puts global automotive supply chain in peril: Automakers will ship far fewer units in 2022 or cut corners due to missing components. Scarcity could drive up pricing.
Gravity is the new green: Energy Vault’s energy storage system is a simple, albeit monstrously cumbersome technology that could be one answer to renewable energy’s nagging intermittency issue.
Ecommerce platforms try to avoid liability for counterfeit products: A proposed bill would make companies like Amazon and eBay responsible for policing fake products on their platform.
Disney’s “Don’t Say Gay” bill fiasco won’t be its last: Caught between an inclusive brand image and economic interests, Disney is at a crossroads.
MSNBC is the latest news broadcaster to test out streaming: Peacock turns to political content for an edge as media organizations launch streaming-exclusive news shows.
The president’s sweeping order on digital assets calls for research into a CBDC.
Easing a dire situation for Ukrainians left in the cold: As Russia captures Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, a case emerges for interoperable systems and international emergency energy protocols.
Buyk is the latest casualty of US-Russia sanctions: The rapid grocery startup was forced to suspend operations in NYC and Chicago due to cash flow problems.