The CA-17 congressional race intensifies as tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal, backed by billionaire donors, challenges incumbent Ro Khanna over disputes regarding California ballot measures.
Jessy·
AI researchers are collaborating with animal welfare advocates in Silicon Valley to leverage advanced modeling for industrial farming oversight, abuse tracking, and wildlife conservation.
Kenji·
Six months into the $100,000 H-1B visa fee policy, the US tech industry is facing a massive talent drain and legal chaos. Trade groups are challenging the fee under the Administrative Procedure Act, calling it an unauthorized tax. The policy has not only slowed startup growth but also crippled STEM education by making international teacher recruitment unaffordable.
Jessy·
OpenAI's announcement of a classified technology deal with the U.S. DoD triggered a near-300% surge in ChatGPT app uninstalls. Users and tech workers are protesting the militarization of AI, leading to a massive migration toward rivals like Anthropic and sparking a debate on tech neutrality.
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