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US Vice President JD Vance delivers a speech during the plenary session of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on Feb. 11, 2025.
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JD Vance preaches innovation above all

Speaking at the AI Action Summit in Paris, France, US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday laid out a vision of technological innovation above all — especially above regulation or international accords.

A US cellphone chip's global journey
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The Graphic Truth: A US cellphone chip's global journey

Semiconductors bind the electrical circuits in the tech we use every day. In mid-2021, a global semiconductor shortage caused by COVID supply/demand issues and a drought in Taiwan made many devices hard to come by. But the self-ruled island in China's crosshairs is only part of the global chipmaking supply chain, which travels back and forth between Europe, Asia, and the US. We follow its steps for a smartphone.

Should investors bet on China over the US?
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Should investors bet on China over the US?

China has not only become a powerful competitor. The US has changed, too. Hard to say which is the better investment these days, even for a billionaire hedge-fund manager like Ray Dalio. On the one hand, America has a better system, better tech, and better universities. On the other hand, China "has us outnumbered" in population and pace of per capita income growth.

Russian hackers target US tech companies with little accountability
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Russian hackers target US tech companies with little accountability

Has Russian behavior in cyber changed after President Biden and President Putin's meeting earlier this year? What about US companies being targeted by attackers from Russia? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

How to fix Facebook
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How to fix Facebook

Ian's Quick Take: It's a tough week for Facebook. There are all sorts of whistleblowers out there, testimony going on, and calls for regulation. Everybody seems unhappy with them. But I will say, first of all, I'm kind of skeptical that any of this goes anywhere in terms of impact on how Facebook actually operates.

How will the global corporate tax deal impact tech companies?
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How will the global corporate tax deal impact tech companies?

Will the OECD-brokered global corporate tax deal make a difference? Will tech companies finally start paying their fair share? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

The US and EU further talks on technology governance
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The US and EU further talks on technology governance

The Trade and Technology Council brought together high-level US & EU officials in a long-anticipated meeting to reach conclusions about a shared governance agenda for tech-related issues like AI, data, semiconductors, and foreign direct investments. Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, shares her insights.

US & allies unite against China's cyberattacks
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US & allies unite against China's cyberattacks

Ian Bremmer's Quick Take. Thought I would talk about the finger-pointing happening at China for these cyberattacks. This week it is all about China, and specifically the White House had this unusually strong statement, citing concerns about China's, what they call, irresponsible and destabilizing behavior in cyberspace, specifically talking about a hack against the Microsoft Exchange Server that we found out about back in March. That is a big deal.

Cuba internet censorship amid protests; pressure grows against Huawei
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Cuba internet censorship amid protests; pressure grows against Huawei

Cuba has curbed access to messaging apps amid protests. How controlled and censored is Cuba's Internet? the FCC is finalizing a program to replace Huawei equipment in the United States. Will Europe soon make a similar move? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses trends in big tech, privacy protection and cyberspace.

Biden’s executive order cracks down on Big Tech and protects consumers
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Biden’s executive order cracks down on Big Tech and protects consumers

How will Biden's executive order crack down on big tech? Marietje Schaake, International Policy Director at Stanford's Cyber Policy Center, Eurasia Group senior advisor and former MEP, discusses tech policy in the United States and the new White House executive order with no less than 72 competition enhancing measures.