President Bidenon Monday morning announced up to $6.4 billion in grants to Samsung for the South Korean company to expand chip production in the Austin area.
Why it matters: The massive Biden-led investment in chip production aims to reduce dependence on China and Taiwan, and gives the administration a permanent legacy across the U.S.
While it continues to work on its own AI models, promoted as "commercially safe," Adobe said Monday it plans to allow customers to bring other models into professional image and video programs, including its Premiere Pro video program.
Why it matters: The move comes amid a huge debate over the legality and ethics of generative AI among artists and other creators — Adobe's core customers.
If Meta has its way, students will tour faraway museums, walk among dinosaurs and view human intestines up close — all from the comfort of their classroom, using Quest virtual reality (VR) headsets.
Why it matters: As educators grapple with AI and other new tech tools, a deep-pocketed push to turn VR into a classroom staple raises new questions about the future of learning — and what's best for kids.
Nearly a year after the U.S. government first named and shamed an ongoing Chinese hacking campaign against American infrastructure, top cybersecurity leaders say the threat is still as palpable as ever.
Why it matters: China's Volt Typhoon group has displayed a persistence that's rare among nation-state hackers, experts say.
