Author: iMaster

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With $6.6B to Arizona hub, Biden touts big steps in US chipmaking
04/09/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

President Joe Biden on Monday announced a $6.6 billion grant to Taiwan’s top chip manufacturer for semiconductor manufacturing in Arizona, which includes a third facility that will bring the tech giant’s investment in the state …

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Experts fear Cambodian cybercrime law could aid crackdown
04/08/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

PHNOM PENH, CAMBODIA — The Cambodian government is pushing ahead with a cybercrime law experts say could be wielded to further curtail freedom of speech amid an ongoing crackdown on dissent.  The cybercrime draft is the …

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Biden administration announces $6.6 billion to ensure leading-edge microchips are built in US 
04/08/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

WILMINGTON, Del. — The Biden administration pledged on Monday to provide up to $6.6 billion so that a Taiwanese semiconductor giant can expand the facilities it is already building in Arizona and better ensure that the …

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Exclusive: Russian company supplies military with microchips despite denials
04/06/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

PENTAGON — Russian microchip company AO PKK Milandr continued to provide microchips to the Russian armed forces at least several months after Russia invaded Ukraine, despite public denials by company director Alexey Novoselov of any connection …

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US, Europe, Issue Strictest Rules Yet on AI
04/06/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

washington — In recent weeks, the United States, Britain and the European Union have issued the strictest regulations yet on the use and development of artificial intelligence, setting a precedent for other countries. This month, the …

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Hybrids, electric vehicles shine at New York auto show
04/04/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

The 2024 New York International Auto Show kicked off in Manhattan in late March — and visitors have until April 7 to admire some of the coolest new car technology. Evgeny Maslov has the story, …

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Scathing federal report rips Microsoft for response to Chinese hack
04/04/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

BOSTON — In a scathing indictment of Microsoft corporate security and transparency, a Biden administration-appointed review board issued a report Tuesday saying “a cascade of errors” by the tech giant let state-backed Chinese cyber operators break …

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US, Britain announce partnership on AI safety, testing
04/02/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

WASHINGTON — The United States and Britain on Monday announced a new partnership on the science of artificial intelligence safety, amid growing concerns about upcoming next-generation versions. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and British Technology Secretary Michelle …

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Gmail Revolutionized Email 20 Years Ago
03/31/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

San Francisco — Google co-founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin loved pulling pranks, so they began rolling out outlandish ideas every April Fool’s Day not long after starting their company more than a quarter century ago. …

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Kia Recalls 427,000 Telluride SUVs; Could Roll Away While Parked
03/31/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

New York — Kia is recalling more than 427,000 of its Telluride SUVs due to a defect that may cause the cars to roll away while they’re parked. According to documents published by the National Highway …

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Swedish Embassy Exhibit Highlights Uses of Artificial Intelligence
03/29/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

WASHINGTON — Artificial Intelligence for good is the subject of a new exhibit at the Embassy of Sweden in Washington, showing how Swedish companies and organizations are using AI for a more open society, a healthier …

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Aborted Space Launch Sees Success on Second Try
03/28/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

A space launch aborted only to find success days later. Plus, Japan makes a push into private spaceflight, and NASA really wants you to see the solar eclipse — but safety first. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi …

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Chinese Leader to Dutch PM: Restricting Technology Access Won’t Stop China’s Advance
03/27/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

BEIJING — Chinese leader Xi Jinping told visiting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Wednesday that attempts to restrict China’s access to technology will not stop the country’s advance.  The Netherlands imposed export licensing requirements in …

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Vietnamese Automaker VinFast to Start Selling EVs in Thailand
03/27/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

Bangkok — Vietnamese automaker VinFast announced Tuesday that it plans to sell its electric vehicles in Thailand and said it had tied up with auto dealers to open showrooms in the country. VinFast, which only began …

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US Aims to Tap Domestic Lithium Supply Without Chinese Products
03/27/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

washington — Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a record conditional loan of $2.26 billion to tap the largest known lithium reserves in North America. The loan is an important step in an …

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Critics Slam Apple CEO Tim Cook for Laudatory Remarks in China
03/26/2024 iNews,iTechnology iMaster

 Washington — Tim Cook, CEO of the American technology giant Apple, is facing criticism at home over laudatory remarks he made about China during a recent visit to try to boost sagging iPhone sales in the …

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