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"Though some criticism of the initiative has merit, cutting the program wholesale would be a mistake," writes Alexander William Salter.
"It should instead be refocused and improved." wapo.st/3VtExl8
Trump Hosts Tech Titans at White House
President Donald Trump hosted an exclusive dinner at the White House on Thursday evening, attended by leading executives from the world’s top technology companies. The event highlighted the administration’s commitment to strengthening ties with Silicon Valley and underscored its focus on artificial intelligence and domestic investment.
The dinner was originally planned for the Rose Garden but was moved to the State Dining Room due to weather conditions. Despite the change, the atmosphere remained formal and warm. Trump welcomed his guests with praise, describing them as highly intelligent figures and essential partners in shaping America’s economic future.
Elon Musk’s Absence Draws Attention
The guest list included some of the biggest names in the industry, from Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook to Bill Gates and Sam Altman. Yet one absence stood out: Elon Musk. The Tesla and SpaceX chief confirmed he was invited but said he could not attend in person, instead sending a representative. Tensions between Musk and Trump have escalated in recent months following public disagreements, and his absence underscored the widening rift.
Trump offered a pointed remark about Musk, calling him a genius with enormous potential, though he added that there are issues Musk must resolve. The comment reflected the complex relationship between the two men, marked by both respect and strain.
Major Investment Commitments
The central theme of the dinner was investment in America. Trump pressed each executive to state their commitments openly. Meta and Apple pledged to channel investments worth hundreds of billions of dollars. Google announced plans exceeding $200 billion, while Microsoft outlined an annual investment of tens of billions.
OpenAI, represented by CEO Sam Altman, voiced strong support for Trump’s pro-business policies. Altman described the evening as “a refreshing change” and pledged to expand AI certification programs to benefit millions of Americans by 2030.
Bill Gates offered a different angle, emphasizing the role of technology in advancing medical research. He highlighted AI’s potential to accelerate the development of vaccines and treatments for diseases such as HIV and sickle cell. Gates also praised public health initiatives previously launched during Trump’s presidency, framing AI as a crucial driver of future breakthroughs.
A Shift in Relations with Silicon Valley
The gathering marked a turning point in the government’s relationship with the tech industry. In prior years, tensions had flared over regulation and criticism of Big Tech practices. This time, the atmosphere was notably different. Executives not only attended but expressed open appreciation for policies designed to foster innovation and growth.
Trump reinforced the idea that America must remain the global leader in technology. “We want innovation to be born in America, to grow in America, and to benefit the American people,” Trump declared during the dinner.
Politics and Economics Intertwined
Beyond economics, the dinner carried significant political weight. Trump aimed to signal that his administration is not solely reliant on traditional industries but is also aligning with the leaders of technology who are shaping the digital future.
For the executives, attending the White House was a symbol of readiness to work more closely with the administration. For the public, the event was seen as a strategic moment that will influence the trajectory of AI, education, and healthcare across the United States.
Closing Perspective
Elon Musk’s absence was notable but did not overshadow the importance of the dinner. With figures such as Zuckerberg, Cook, Gates, Nadella, Pichai, and Altman at the table, the event underscored that technology now lies at the heart of America’s political and economic strategy.
Olam News will continue to follow the evolving relationship between Washington and Silicon Valley and its global impact on innovation. Readers can also explore our in-depth analysis on technology investment strategies in the Business and Technology sections of Olam News.
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The Israeli president's invitation to the UK shows Starmer is an accomplice to genocide
Israel president Isaac Herzog has been invited to London to meet with government ministers next Thursday.Ricky Hale (Council Estate Media)
The deputy White House chief of staff has emerged as a key enforcer of the D.C. operation in the month since Trump federalized the local police department.
How Stephen Miller is running Trump’s effort to take over D.C.
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Ausgaben der gesetzlichen Krankenkassen steigen weiter an
Die Ausgaben der gesetzlichen Krankenkassen sind im ersten Halbjahr weiter gestiegen. Das erklärte Ziel von Gesundheitsministerin Warken bleiben stabile Beiträge. Offen ist jedoch, ob das gelingen kann.
跨國駭客聯盟對Google下最後通牒！要求開除兩名資安小組員工 否則公開資料庫
一個自稱由多個駭客團體組成的聯盟，近日對科技巨頭Google發出最後通牒，威脅若Google不開除資安威脅情資小組（Threat Intelligence Group）的兩名員工，就要公開該公司的內部資料庫。這份要求發布在一個Telegram頻道上，其中點名了兩位Google員工：Austin Larsen和Charles Carmakal。
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跨國駭客聯盟對Google下最後通牒！要求開除兩名資安小組員工 否則公開資料庫
記者孫敬／編譯 一個自稱由多個駭客團體組成的聯盟，近日對科技巨頭Google發出最後通牒，威脅若Google不開除資安威脅情資小組（Threat Intelligence Group）的兩名員工，就要公開該公司的內部資料庫。這份要求發布在一個Telegram頻道上，其中點名了兩位Google員工：Austin Larsen和Charles Carmakal。 延伸閱讀：駭客藉「零點擊攻擊」突破Wh孫敬 (科技島-掌握科技新聞、科技職場最新資訊)
I think I _finally_ got my basic concept for a new interactive map for my folk tales down. Here is a first proof of concept - it shows only three folk tales so far, but I wanted to make sure I have this working before I add further tales.
This interactive map uses #MediaWiki with the #SemanticMediaWiki and #Maps extensions. I do not actually edit this map directly - instead, it queries the individual wiki pages and searches for pages with the appropriate properties and categories. Right now, the category in question is "Folk Tale", but it will be easy to add maps with more specialized categories such as "Devil", "Dragon", "Treasure", "Magic", and so forth - and I will do so in the future, once I've added more tales with the relevant information.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated.
‘Coop on a stoop’: Videos of toddler sitting down on a curb go viral
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my work with @darcdataresearch has reached a milestone: OpenAleph 5, launched on the day that we celebrate 80 years since Borges first wrote his story, The Aleph
as an investigative tool, OpenAleph keeps getting better at searching and exploring data
in this version, we combined ways to filter data and figure out whether something is a name, with ElasticSearch optimizations and tweaks, resulting in improved search & discovery experience
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Xiaomi 16: la serie debutta con batterie fino a 7.500 mAh
#Android #Batteria #Leak #Novità #Rumors #Smartphone #Specifiche #TechNews #Xiaomi #Xiaomi16 #Xiaomi16Pro #Xiaomi16ProMax
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Xiaomi 16: la serie debutta con batterie fino a 7.500 mAh
La serie Xiaomi 16 promette un'autonomia incredibile. Le indiscrezioni svelano batterie da 7.000 mAh per lo Xiaomi 16 e da 7.500 mAh per il Pro Max.CeoTech
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#Sega #Dreamcast #Homebrew #Programming book is almost finished, I got 4 more days of spit shining to do. Content is there, I'm just polishing everything for 9/9. Im definitely gonna cross 500 pages because I still have a lot of images to add, and I'm at 475 right now.
11 damn years working on this, I cannot fucking wait to be done with this. Whoooo boy. #Book #gamedev #retrogaming
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«The other day in the Alps» by Iritxu
#photography #monochrome #iritxu #Leica #35mm #blackandwhite #BerchtesgadenerLand #travel #landscape #mountains #Alps
by @9c94c7fc from Kibera the song promotes bitcoin usage , bitcoin circular economy and saving in Bitcoin see youtube link youtu.be/RLX-nv4TpWE?si=UNcFwt…
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The Independent Adviser on Ministerial Standards gives Angela Rayner a lot of credit (while accepting she broke the ministerial code)
He concludes: "I believe Ms Rayner has acted with integrity and with a dedicated and exemplary commitment to public service. I consider, however, that her unfortunate failure to settle her SDLT liability at the correct level, coupled with the fact that this was established only following intensive public scrutiny" means she did not meet the highest standards.
The Unholy Trio of Thinkers at the Heart of MAGA
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Maturità, approvata in Cdm la riforma Nord Coreana dell’esame: beati coloro che "righeranno dritto"!
Quattro materie, decise a gennaio. Le commissioni diminuiscono da sette a cinque la composizione.
La rassegnazione verso il potere infine farà punteggio: si valuterà "anche quel grado di responsabilità conseguito dallo studente sia nel corso degli anni delle superiori ma anche dimostrato nel percorso dell’esame di maturità“...
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Maturità, approvata in Cdm la riforma dell'esame: ecco cosa cambia - LaPresse
Varata dal Consiglio dei ministri nella riunione di oggi 4 settembre la riforma dell'esame di maturità a partire dal prossimo anno. Introdotte disposizioniPierluigi Mandoi (LaPresse)
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Trump Administration Ending a Hiring Rule Dating to 19th Century
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Inside The $6 Billion US Ammo Surge To Arm Ukraine
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80% of the world's #turmeric comes from #India. Here's how it's harvested. #spices
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#Military #parade showcases China's newest missiles, underwater drones, tanks, and #defense systems
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How are #fitness influencers getting the most powerful new #weightloss drug before #FDA approval?
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Inside the unique process used to make 130,000 gallons of Frank's RedHot per day. #hotsauce #spicy
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Trump’s Tariffs Leave US Business Tied Up in Costly Red Tape
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New in PN: Will Bunch on Trump's DC takeover as a prelude to dictatorship
"Now that Trump is sending troops into DC, it’s being called a distraction from Epstein. But if you look at the things they’re calling distractions, they were always central to MAGA’s mission."
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Will Bunch on Trump's DC takeover as a prelude to dictatorship
"It’s critical for his whole authoritarian project."Aaron Rupar (Public Notice)
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Killing the Economy One Hard Worker At A Time!
Hundreds Arrested in Immigration Raid at Hyundai Site in Georgia
South Korea protests after Korean company workers are detained
Will the plant have to shut down a line? The whole plant?
#AureFreePress #News #press #headline #GOP #Politics #uspolitics #uspol #Trump #hyundai #Breaking #BreakingNews
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Domination by Alice Roberts review – a brilliant but cynical history of Christianity
The humanist historian brings objects to life beautifully, but falters when it comes to people and their beliefsFrank Cottrell-Boyce (The Guardian)
Pro-Cannabis Politician Becomes Third Thai Premier in Two Years
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The Epstein discharge petition is headed for success — with a nudge from Dems
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«Bjorn Borg ha un tumore», la rivelazione dall'Italia scoperta dalla stampa svedese: cosa sappiamo sulle condizioni della leggenda del tennis
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«Bjorn Borg ha un tumore», la rivelazione dall’Italia scoperta dalla stampa svedese: cosa sappiamo sulle condizioni della leggenda del tennis
La notizia emersa dalla quarta di copertina dell'autobiografia del tennista, edita in Italia da Rizzoli. Ad accorgersene per primi i giornalisti del quotidiano Expressen. Le ipotesi sulla salute del campioneAlba Romano (Open)
Maturità, approvata in Cdm la riforma Nord Coreana dell’esame: beati coloro che "righeranno dritto"!
Quattro materie, decise a gennaio. Le commissioni diminuiscono da sette a cinque la composizione.
La rassegnazione verso il potere infine farà punteggio: si valuterà "anche quel grado di responsabilità conseguito dallo studente sia nel corso degli anni delle superiori ma anche dimostrato nel percorso dell’esame di maturità“...
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Varata dal Consiglio dei ministri nella riunione di oggi 4 settembre la riforma dell'esame di maturità a partire dal prossimo anno. Introdotte disposizioniPierluigi Mandoi (LaPresse)
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The boardwalk at the under rated Congaree National Park in South Carolina.
#photography #landscape #Congaree #nationalpark #boardwalk #takeahike #nature #outdoors
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We shouldn't even question leaving, that would be giving up our own #HumanRights!!!🤦🏻♀️🤯😤
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