Topic: tech industry politics

  • Silicon Valley's Candidate Now Faces Its Backlash

    Silicon Valley's Candidate Now Faces Its Backlash

    Tech entrepreneur Ethan Agarwal, backed by Silicon Valley figures, is challenging incumbent Representative Ro Khanna in California's 17th district, setting up a costly 2026 primary driven by opposition to Khanna's wealth tax proposals. The central policy conflict is Khanna's support for a 5% annu...

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  • The Download: Earth's seismic signals and AI's role in Iran strikes

    The Download: Earth's seismic signals and AI's role in Iran strikes

    AI is being integrated into military targeting, raising ethical concerns, while the proliferation of inexpensive drones is reshaping tactical warfare. Political battles are emerging over data center expansion due to energy and community impact, and AI models now threaten online anonymity by deano...

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