US Government: News
US to survey data centers on electricity consumption
The US government's Energy Information Administration (EIA) is planning a nationwide survey to assess the energy consumption of data centers, according to WIRED.
IBM to pay $17M to settle US diversity practices probe
IBM has agreed to pay $17 million as part of a settlement with the US government.
H-1B visa process changing from tomorrow: How it affects you?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce major changes to the H-1B visa process from tomorrow.
White House's app for real-time updates sparks user surveillance fears
The White House has launched a new app, "The White House," to provide real-time updates and live streams straight from the US government.
Anthropic challenges Pentagon's 'national security risk' claim in court filings
AI company Anthropic has filed two sworn declarations in a California federal court, pushing back against the Pentagon's claim that it poses an "unacceptable risk to national security."
US to refund $166B in tariffs: How businesses can claim
The US government is preparing to return $166 billion in disputed tariffs to businesses, following a Supreme Court ruling that deemed certain tariffs illegal.
How Trump's Section 301 probe could impact India's trade
The US government has launched a trade investigation under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, targeting India and 15 other countries.
Anthropic discusses AI joint venture with private equity firms
Anthropic, the company behind Claude AI, is reportedly in talks with a number of private equity firms including Blackstone and Hellman & Friedman.
Nintendo sues US government, seeks refund of Trump tariffs
Nintendo has sued the US government, demanding a full refund of tariffs it paid during the Trump administration.
US may impose new export rules on AI chips
The US government is considering new regulations for export of artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Claude becomes most downloaded app in US amid Pentagon dispute
Anthropic's chatbot, Claude, has become the most downloaded app in the US Apple App Store.
'We'll survive': Dario Amodei on US government ban on Anthropic
Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, has downplayed the impact of a recent ban imposed by the Trump administration.
L'Oreal, Dyson, others sue US government for Trump tariff refunds
French beauty giant L'Oreal, British vacuum manufacturer Dyson, and contact lens maker Bausch + Lomb have sued the US government for refunds of tariffs paid under President Donald Trump's emergency trade measures.
FedEx sues US government, seeks refund for illegal Trump tariffs
FedEx has sued the US government, seeking a "full refund" for tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump.
Pentagon may end AI partnership with Anthropic over usage restrictions
The US Department of Defense is mulling the termination of its partnership with artificial intelligence firm Anthropic.
BYD sues US over Trump tariffs, seeks refund for levies
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD has sued the US government over tariffs imposed during Donald Trump's presidency.
US to lift reciprocal tariff on Indian gems, diamonds
The US has announced its intention to lift the reciprocal tariff on gems and diamonds from India, pending the successful conclusion of an interim trade agreement.
Tim Cook addresses immigration fears, pledges to advocate for reform
Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed his discontent with the US government's immigration policies and promised to advocate for reform.
Google search antitrust saga continues with new US appeal
The US government and a majority of states have appealed a landmark antitrust ruling against Alphabet's Google.
TikTok blames data center power outage for US app glitches
TikTok has blamed a power outage at a US data center for the recent glitches in its app.
How US plans to reduce rare earth reliance on China
The US government has announced a major investment of $1.6 billion in USA Rare Earth, a significant player in the rare earth minerals sector.
Chinese hackers used Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US
A China-linked hacker group has been accused of using Venezuela-themed phishing emails to target US government and policy-related officials.
Trump imposes 25% tariff on advanced AI chips
The Donald Trump administration in the US has imposed a 25% tariff on advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips, including NVIDIA's H200 and AMD's MI325X.
NSO's transparency claims questioned as spyware maker seeks US entry
NSO Group, a notorious government spyware manufacturer primarily known for Pegasus, has released a new transparency report. The company claims it is entering "a new phase of accountability."
Discord could go public as early as March
Discord, the popular chat and community platform, is reportedly gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) in March.
Samsung gets US approval to ship chipmaking tools to China
Samsung Electronics has received a major annual license from the US government.
China's 'little NVIDIA' launches AI chips to rival US giants
Chinese chip designer Moore Threads Technology has launched a new range of products, including advanced chip architecture and artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
Who's Keith Lee? TikTok star wins Creator of the Year
Social media sensation Keith Lee has been named the Creator of the Year at the inaugural US TikTok Awards.
Amazon invests $50B in AI infrastructure for US government
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a sweeping $50 billion investment to develop high-performance computing infrastructure for the US government.
US senators demand probe into scam ads on Facebook, Instagram
US Senators Josh Hawley and Richard Blumenthal have urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to investigate Meta Platforms.
US government shutdown: Millions of Americans face hunger crisis
The ongoing US government shutdown has triggered a crisis in basic needs like food and medical care.
US government inks $1B deal with AMD to build supercomputers
The US government has announced a major partnership with chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) to build two supercomputers.
Trump administration to acquire equity stakes in quantum computing firms
The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with several quantum-computing companies to acquire equity stakes in exchange for federal funding, according to The Wall Street Journal.
'Intoxicated' Indian-origin truck driver kills 3 in US
Jashanpreet Singh, a 21-year-old semi-truck driver arrested after a fatal crash on Southern California's 10 Freeway on Tuesday, entered the United States illegally, according to officials with the Department of Homeland Security.
Gold prices touching new highs every day: What comes next?
Gold prices recently hit record highs, but have since fallen amid easing global trade tensions and hopes of an end to the US government shutdown.
Trump administration sued for monitoring social media of visa holders
Three major labor unions have sued the US government, alleging a violation of First Amendment rights.
OceanGate submersible disaster due to faulty engineering: US officials
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), an independent US government investigative agency, has determined that the tragic implosion of a submersible on its way to the Titanic wreck in June 2023 was due to faulty engineering.
US government shutdown pauses SEC's civil case against Adani
The lawsuit from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani has been temporarily suspended due to a federal government shutdown.
Gold prices hit record high today: Here we decode why
Gold prices have hit a record high in India, with futures hitting ₹1,20,900 per 10g on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) today.
US government shutdown could last weeks amid deep political divide
The ongoing US government shutdown could extend for weeks, analysts have warned.
Gold prices hit record $3,900 as US government shutdown continues
Gold prices have hit a new record high, breaching the $3,900 mark for the first time ever.