Apple Pulls ICE-Tracking Apps After DOJ Request, Stirring Debate
Apple pulls ICEBlock and similar ICE-tracking apps from its App Store after a DOJ request, igniting debate over civil rights, safety, and tech firms’ ties to Washington.
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Weekend Visa Chaos: H-1B Holders Rush Home
New H-1B visa rules forced holders abroad to scramble back to the US overnight as tech giants issued urgent travel alerts. Here’s what happened.
New $100K H-1B Visa Fee Sparks Tech Shockwaves
A one-time $100K fee for H-1B visa petitions jolts U.S. tech and raises alarms in India and South Korea.
China and U.S. Strike TikTok Deal, Says Commerce Ministry
China and the U.S. have reached a basic consensus on TikTok’s future, promising solutions that respect Chinese laws and a fair business environment for sustainable trade ties.
Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee and $1M Gold Card Plan Shake Tech Visas
Trump’s order introduces a $100K fee for H-1B visas and a $1M ‘Gold Card’ fast-track green card, potentially shifting the landscape for global tech talent.
Google Debuts DolphinGemma: First AI to Decode Dolphin Sounds
Google introduced DolphinGemma at San Francisco’s AI Conference. This groundbreaking AI is trained on dolphin sounds to explore interspecies communication.
Huawei Unveils World’s Most Powerful AI Computing Clusters
Huawei unveils the Atlas 950 and 960 SuperPoD clusters at Huawei Connect in Shanghai, claiming the world’s most powerful AI computing power with up to 15,488 Ascend chips.
U.S. Treasury Chief Hints at TikTok Deadline Extension: We Will See
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CGTN “we will see” on extending TikTok’s sale deadline, leaving creators and investors on edge.
China launches anti-discrimination probe into U.S. chip measures
China’s Ministry of Commerce has kicked off an anti-discrimination probe into U.S. measures on integrated circuits, highlighting rising scrutiny in the global chip arena.
China to Review TikTok Issue Under Laws, Says Commerce Ministry
China to review TikTok issue under laws, pledging to safeguard its companies’ rights in line with regulations.