Analysis
Trump Hikes Global Tariffs to 15%
A day following a significant legal setback to his tariff policy, US President Donald Trump declared that he would raise the global baseline tariff rate to 15 percent from the current 10 percent. The decision followed closely on the heels
The Supreme Court’s ruling against a broad set of the Trump administration’s tariffs introduces new challenges for Federal Reserve policymakers, who have dedicated the past year to evaluating the potential impact of significantly higher import taxes on inflation and the
For years, social media companies have contested claims that their design choices negatively impact children’s mental health by addicting them to their platforms and inadequately safeguarding them from sexual predators and harmful content. Now, these tech giants are poised to
The UK government has put forth regulations mandating that tech companies eliminate abusive images from their platforms within a 48-hour timeframe. This proposal comes in the wake of X users inundating the social media site with thousands of AI-generated images
Mark Zuckerberg is set to testify in a landmark social media trial that examines whether Meta’s platforms intentionally foster addiction and inflict harm on children. On Wednesday, the CEO of Meta is anticipated to face challenging inquiries from lawyers representing
Floating LNG projects changing global gas supply
A floating liquefied natural gas plant operated by Italian energy major Eni has commenced gas supplies to Europe from offshore Congo, marking a significant development for a technology that previously faced challenges due to high costs and operational uncertainty. The
Surging AI Demand Sparks Chip Supply Crisis
A rising number of tech industry leaders, among them Elon Musk and Tim Cook, are sounding the alarm about a looming global crisis: A shortage of memory chips is starting to impact profits significantly, disrupt corporate strategies, and drive up
Psychoanalysis is experiencing a resurgence. Instagram accounts focused on Freudian theory have garnered nearly 1.5 million followers. Television shows such as Orna Guralnik’s Couples Therapy have transformed into essential viewing experiences. This revival catches many off guard. For the last
DOJ Takes Harvard to Court Over Admissions Data
The Justice Department has initiated a lawsuit against Harvard University, claiming that the institution has not provided documents pertinent to investigations concerning racial discrimination in its admissions process. This marks the latest legal confrontation between the Trump administration and the
Musk Hits Back at Anthropic in AI Bias Debate
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk on Friday launched a pointed critique of artificial intelligence company Anthropic, labeling it “misanthropic and evil” following the firm’s announcement of a substantial new fundraising round. His remarks were made in reaction to the company’s announcement