What’s at Stake as Trump Looks to Scrap the Chips Act
President Donald Trump’s trade war and efforts to bring manufacturing back to US shores have put one of his predecessor’s signature achievements on the firing line: the Chips and Science Act.
Beijing to Roll Out AI Courses for Kids to Boost Sector’s Growth
Schools in Beijing will introduce artificial intelligence courses to primary and secondary students to strengthen China’s goal to dominate the sector.
Nintendo Shares Plunge on Tariff Fears, Foreign Investor Retreat
Shares of Mario Kart maker Nintendo Co. plunged the most in seven months, as investors abandoned Japan’s outperforming video game stocks on worries that Donald Trump’s tariffs will drive up console prices in the US.
Startup Trying to Un-Extinct Prehistoric Mammoth Creates ‘Woolly Mouse’
Colossal Biosciences has raised more than $400 million to resurrect bygone species.
Home Depot Turns to AI to Answer Online Shoppers’ Questions
Home Depot Inc. is betting on generative AI to improve online shopping — part of the big-box retailer’s efforts to revive sales and get back to steady growth.
Just Eat Introduces Food Delivery by Autonomous Drone in Dublin
Just Eat customers in Dublin can now have food delivered by autonomous drone, taking a step toward automation in an industry traditionally dependent on gig economy workers.
Sequoia Leads $190 Million Funding for Law Enforcement Tech
Peregrine Technologies boosted its valuation to $2.5 billion in the deal.
Mobile Gaming ‘Kingpin’ Behind Tripledot Starts $100 Million Investment Fund
Akin Babayigit, a co-founder of the gaming studio Tripledot, has formed an investment firm to back companies making mobile games, according to people familiar with the matter and documents.
Trump’s Funding Cuts Threaten America’s AI Competitiveness
A key federal agency for artificial intelligence research has been hit by layoffs and faces looming budget cuts.
Apple to Keep DEI Efforts, Though Some Adjustments Possible
Apple Inc. investors rejected an outside shareholder proposal to end the iPhone maker’s diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, though Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook said that the company may make some adjustments to the program.