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Trump plans tariffs on imported chips ‘soon’
Trump plans tariffs on imported chips, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals to boost US manufacturing without subsidies.
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Perplexity submits new bid to merge with TikTok
Perplexity AI proposes merging with TikTok, offering the U.S. government up to 50% ownership in a deal shaped by Trump administration demands.
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AI agents can transform public service in Singapore, Salesforce research reveals
Salesforce research shows 98% of Singaporeans are ready for AI agents in public services, offering 24/7 access, faster responses, and streamlined processes.
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Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy outline plans for government overhaul
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy outlined plans to cut federal costs and reduce regulations under Trump’s government efficiency task force.
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Meta’s collaboration with the US government fuels questions about AI use
Meta partners with US agencies to explore AI in the public sector, collaborating on projects with the State Department and Department of Education.
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Singapore government agencies to use a unified gov.sg SMS identifier from July
From July 1, 2024, Singapore government SMS communications will use a single "gov.sg" identifier, simplifying message identification and enhancing security.
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Government subsidies drive a resurgence in China’s EV market
China’s EV makers, such as Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto, see a promising 2024 ahead, boosted by government subsidies and rising consumer demand.
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Google seeks to dismiss the US government’s antitrust lawsuit
Google has asked a Virginia court to dismiss a DOJ lawsuit that accuses it of monopolising the digital advertising sector.
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Lawmakers vote to reauthorise a US spying law that critics say expands government surveillance
US lawmakers have reauthorised the controversial surveillance law, FISA, amidst privacy concerns and opposition, setting its next expiry for the end of 2026.
