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Silicon Valley Lawmakers Push 25th Amendment Move Against Trump Over Iran War Rhetoric
politics2 days ago

Silicon Valley Lawmakers Push 25th Amendment Move Against Trump Over Iran War Rhetoric

Silicon Valley lawmakers Ro Khanna, Zoe Lofgren, and Sam Liccardo are pressuring to initiate removal proceedings under the 25th Amendment in response to President Trump’s Iran-war remarks, arguing the president’s behavior threatens national and global security even after a Pakistan-brokered ceasefire; the delegation has scheduled a briefing on the amendment and related War Powers actions, reflecting significant Democratic opposition to Trump’s conduct.

via San José Spotlight|
#25th-amendment#politics#ro-khanna
Sacks Steers Trump's AI Drive From Outside the White House
technology12 days ago

Sacks Steers Trump's AI Drive From Outside the White House

David Sacks will continue shaping Trump's AI policy from outside the White House as co-chair of PCAST, lifting some conflict-of-interest restrictions while staying a central adviser; he launched a new $100 million Innovation Council Action to push the Trump AI agenda, even as GOP critics warn that his deregulatory stance may clash with voter concerns and the administration navigates policy tensions with China and Big Tech setbacks.

via Axios|
#ai-policy#david-sacks#pcast
Apple at 50: From Garage Beginnings to a $3.5 Trillion Titan
business12 days ago

Apple at 50: From Garage Beginnings to a $3.5 Trillion Titan

Apple marks its 50th anniversary, tracing its journey from a garage startup in 1976 to a $3.5 trillion tech titan, with $416 billion in revenue, $112 billion in net income, 166,000 employees, and over 2.5 billion active devices, driven by design, privacy and a loyal brand; the piece covers milestones like the iPhone era, near-bankruptcy in the 1990s, Jobs’s return, and current celebrations plus memorabilia auctions.

via Los Angeles Times|
#apple#business#history
politics17 days ago

Tech Leaders Secure White House AI Advisory Role

President Trump named a 13-member President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) including Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison, and Marc Andreessen to help shape AI policy; the panel, co-chaired by White House AI czar David Sacks and OSTP head Michael Kratsios, signals a push to influence AI regulation and technology strategy with prominent tech industry leaders.“

via Politico|
#ai-policy#pcast#politics
Dancing Haidilao Robot Won’t Quit in Silicon Valley
technology22 days ago

Dancing Haidilao Robot Won’t Quit in Silicon Valley

A Haidilao restaurant in California features a pre-programmed “celebration mode” dancing robot that kept dancing after staff tried to stop it; the video went viral, with the restaurant saying the feature is meant to entertain and enhance the dining atmosphere, and noting this is the only US location with this model as part of a tech pilot in Silicon Valley.

via Business Insider|
#celebration-mode#dancing-robot#haidilao
Huang urges Nvidia engineers to spend half their compensation on AI tokens
technology22 days ago

Huang urges Nvidia engineers to spend half their compensation on AI tokens

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang says top engineers should spend roughly half of their annual pay on AI tokens and would be deeply alarmed if a $500k engineer spent only a few thousand on tokens, framing token budgets as a boost to productivity and a potential fourth component of compensation alongside salary, bonus, and equity; Nvidia is actively investing in token budgets as a recruiting tool.

via Business Insider|
#ai#compensation#note-ensure-five-tags-only
AI agents spark a hybrid shift in Silicon Valley software work
technology1 month ago

AI agents spark a hybrid shift in Silicon Valley software work

A surge of autonomous AI agents—driven by tools like OpenClaw and backed by major labs—is driving a hybrid “centaur phase” in Silicon Valley where engineers pair with AI to plan, code, and ship software faster. While the momentum signals a seismic shift, experts warn about cybersecurity risks, high entry barriers, and corporate restrictions that could slow adoption, even as software engineering remains the main early battleground and about half of current AI-agent activity is concentrated there.

via Axios|
#agentic-workflows#ai-agents#centaur-phase
Silicon Valley trio indicted for siphoning Google secrets to Iran
technology1 month ago

Silicon Valley trio indicted for siphoning Google secrets to Iran

Three Silicon Valley engineers were indicted for allegedly stealing hundreds of confidential files from Google and other tech companies and routing them to Iran, using personal devices and methods to evade detection. Google detected the theft via routine security monitoring and alerted law enforcement. The suspects face charges including conspiracy to steal trade secrets, theft and attempted theft, and obstruction of justice, with potential prison terms and fines if convicted.

via CNBC|
#google#insider-threat#iran
Miami's Tech Scene Is Wealth-First, Not Silicon Valley 2.0
technology1 month ago

Miami's Tech Scene Is Wealth-First, Not Silicon Valley 2.0

Miami isn’t the next Silicon Valley; it’s developing as a wealth-driven tech hub that draws finance, legal, and consulting support and even marquee players like Palantir. But it still lacks a large local engineering pipeline and the SF/NY hustle, so funding remains smaller and growth will be gradual, focused on fintech, proptech, and creator-oriented ventures rather than a traditional engineering “factory floor.”

via Business Insider|
#miami#palantir#silicon-valley
Silicon Valley's high-stakes bid to design future babies
technology1 month ago

Silicon Valley's high-stakes bid to design future babies

Silicon Valley-backed startups are marketing embryo screening and editing services that claim to predict or enhance traits such as IQ and height for around $50,000. Backers include OpenAI’s Sam Altman, Peter Thiel and Brian Armstrong, while critics warn these efforts could create a privileged class of genetically enhanced humans and raise profound ethical and safety concerns. The piece cites experts who question the science, legal bans on human embryo editing in the US, and pioneers like He Jiankui as cautionary precedents, highlighting the tension between autonomy and potential inequality as the race to ‘accelerate evolution’ faces moral scrutiny.

via Daily Mail|
#bioethics#embryo-editing#eugenics
Bay Area's Super Bowl: Billionaires, VIPs, and Sky-High Ticket Prices
business2 months ago

Bay Area's Super Bowl: Billionaires, VIPs, and Sky-High Ticket Prices

The Super Bowl in Santa Clara—in Silicon Valley—will read like a tech-elite gathering, with a large share of attendees coming from the Bay Area’s wealth and corporate world. Only about 25% of tickets are available to the public, capacity is trimmed to about 65,000, and resale prices average around $6,687, with the cheapest seats above $4,000. Notable expected attendees include YouTube CEO Neal Mohan, Apple executives Eddy Cue and Tim Cook, and Sixth Street’s Alan Waxman, with pregame events and parties funded by major sponsors. The article highlights how proximity to tech firms, venture capital, and celebrity culture makes the Bay Area Super Bowl a nexus of money and fandom.

via The New York Times|
#business#silicon-valley#super-bowl