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U.S.–Taiwan semiconductor trade agreement signals a shift in industrial policy The U.S.–Taiwan semiconductor trade agreement marks a significant adjustment in how both economies approach chip manufacturing and trade. According to …

The 2025 US VC value reached $339.4 billion, approaching the highs last seen in 2021. In one clear sentence, the 2025 US VC value signals recovery, yet it also exposes …

The 25% tariff on Nvidia H200 AI chips marks a significant shift in US semiconductor trade policy. The measure targets advanced AI semiconductors produced outside the United States that pass …

Anthropic has introduced Claude Cowork, a general-purpose AI agent designed to manage files and create documents on a user’s computer. This launch places the Claude Cowork AI agent directly into …

Google’s AI shopping protocol is already under scrutiny. Shortly after Google announced its Universal Commerce Protocol for AI-powered shopping agents, concerns surfaced around how pricing could evolve inside AI-driven commerce. …

Meta performance review changes signal a decisive shift in how the company evaluates employee contribution. Rather than emphasizing effort, Meta now prioritizes measurable output. As a result, performance expectations across …

Microsoft data center expansion has moved into a sensitive phase. Public resistance has intensified. Local communities now question the cost of large AI infrastructure projects. Against this backdrop, Microsoft has …

The Apple–Google AI partnership marks a defining moment in the race to control next-generation computing platforms. The agreement places Google’s Gemini models at the core of Apple Intelligence, including a …