Trump Considers Government Equity Stake to Share AI Industry Profits
As leading AI firms prepare for public offerings, Trump’s team explores mechanisms for the government to claim financial participation in AI companies’ lucrative gains.
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Markets & Macro
China Keeps Benchmark Loan Rates Unchanged Amid Weak Credit Demand
China has held its key loan prime rates steady for the 13th consecutive month, signaling a cautious approach amid sluggish credit demand and a struggling property market.
Markets & Macro
Inflation Drives More Households to Shift Toward Safe-Haven Investments
Rising inflation prompts more households, especially Black families, to explore safe-haven assets like gold, U.S. Treasury bonds, defensive stocks, and alternative currencies.
AI & Tech Regulation
Norway Limits AI Use in Schools to Combat Declining Educational Outcomes
Norway has introduced strict controls on generative AI in schools, banning its use for young students to prioritize foundational skills amid falling test scores.
Corporate Power
SharkNinja’s CEO Launches Company-Wide AI Hackathon to Accelerate Innovation
SharkNinja halted regular operations for four days to immerse employees in an AI hackathon, aiming to bridge skill gaps and boost creativity across all levels.
AI & Tech Regulation
Clinics Increasingly Adopt Ambient AI Scribes Amid Concerns Over Accuracy and Consent
Ambient AI scribes reduce clinician documentation time but raise issues around patient consent, data accuracy, and legal responsibilities as their use expands in healthcare settings.
Energy & Climate
Ambuja Cements Partners with UK’s Leilac to Pilot Large-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Production
Ambuja Cements teams up with British clean tech firm Leilac to test commercial carbon capture technology aimed at slashing emissions from its Gujarat plant.
Big Tech
Epic Games Veteran Sjoerd de Jong Departs Amid Unreal Engine 6’s Shift Toward AI
After more than a decade at Epic Games, level design pioneer Sjoerd de Jong leaves as Unreal Engine 6 pivots heavily toward AI-driven development tools.
AI & Tech Regulation
AI Agents Are Transforming Labor by Coordinating Humans, Not Replacing Them
AI agents are reshaping work by organizing labor dynamically and relying on human collaboration, rather than eliminating human roles entirely.
Trade & Tariffs
China Imposes Targeted Sanctions on 10 U.S. Defense Companies Amid Rising Trade Tensions
China restricts dual-use exports to 10 U.S. defense firms and bans government procurement from 46 U.S. companies, escalating the technology and defense standoff with Washington.