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Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

UK news

How do you carry on when your child dies? Parents need more support'

NYC politics

Eight arrested after anti-ICE protesters clash with cops outside New York hospital

Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend rebels

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Farage referred to watchdog over 5m gift' from Thai-based crypto billionaire

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

Dozens of councillors have left Reform over the past year. They tell us why

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Local elections could hasten the exit of Britain's embattled prime minister

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

How do you carry on when your child dies? Parents need more support'

The Independent provides critical journalism on pressing issues, emphasizing the need for accessible reporting and support for bereaved families.

NYC politics

Eight arrested after anti-ICE protesters clash with cops outside New York hospital

The Independent provides on-the-ground reporting on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Keir Starmer accused of losing control of his party after failing to suspend rebels

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change while emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism.

Farage referred to watchdog over 5m gift' from Thai-based crypto billionaire

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.

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fromAxios

20 hours ago

Jamie Dimon blesses the trillion-dollar AI capex boom

Big Tech earnings reports indicate significant contributions to U.S. economic growth and stock market stability.

Books

fromThe Nation

1 day ago

Did You Know There's an Independent Bookstore Revival Underway?

Independent bookstores in the U.S. have increased by 70% since 2020, demonstrating a resistance to Big Tech's dominance.

#journalism

Europe politics

A European lawmaker is sentenced in a fraud case involving Czech populist leader Andrej Babis

Price of a pint crosses 10 in London for the first time

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

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Media industry

ASEAN newsrooms issue joint statement about AI impact on journalism

UK politics

King grasped in both hands' the risk of US state visit and address to Congress

Washington DC

Treats from White House beehive on dinner menu for King Charles and Queen Camilla

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Titan submarine victims' bodies were returned as slush' in two boxes', says mother

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

Europe politics

A European lawmaker is sentenced in a fraud case involving Czech populist leader Andrej Babis

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Price of a pint crosses 10 in London for the first time

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Media industry

fromRAPPLER

ASEAN newsrooms issue joint statement about AI impact on journalism

Big tech and AI are severely impacting journalism and media organizations, threatening their survival and the flow of verified information.

King grasped in both hands' the risk of US state visit and address to Congress

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting for all Americans.

Washington DC

Treats from White House beehive on dinner menu for King Charles and Queen Camilla

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.

Titan submarine victims' bodies were returned as slush' in two boxes', says mother

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting without paywalls.

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Compute is destiny. Google just proved it.

Google's extensive AI infrastructure and computing power position it to potentially become the world's most valuable company.

#ai-spending

Tech industry

Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends. | Fortune

Big Tech's AI spending is projected to exceed $700 billion this year, driven by demand for infrastructure and computing power.

Why Big Tech's $700 billion AI splurge is misleading

Big Tech's AI spending surge is primarily driven by rising component costs, particularly memory chips, rather than increased capacity.

Big Tech is about to spend $700 billion on AI this year. No one knows where the buildout ends. | Fortune

Big Tech's AI spending is projected to exceed $700 billion this year, driven by demand for infrastructure and computing power.

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Artificial intelligence

Tesla's former HR chief: the AI layoff panic Is built on a false premise-here's what most workers need to know | Fortune

Meta and Microsoft are laying off thousands while investing heavily in AI infrastructure, signaling a shift in the future of white-collar jobs.

Mental health

I'm a Big Tech executive with ADHD and anxiety. Neurodivergence has its downsides, but I've turned my habits into strengths.

Anxiety can serve as a beneficial tool for focus and preparedness in high-pressure situations.

Marketing tech

fromExchangewire

The Stack: Advertising Gets More Autonomous

AI-driven advertising is evolving rapidly, with significant developments in agency practices and regulatory pressures on Big Tech.

US politics

fromTruthout

More Details Emerge of Trump's Secret Use of ICE to Spy on Critics

The Trump administration is accused of using digital tools for surveillance on critics and activists, raising privacy concerns.

EU data protection

fromComputerWeekly.com

Data is a sovereignty issue. And broader than just the hyperscalers | Computer Weekly

UK technology strategy faces criticism for dependency on Big Tech and lack of clarity on digital sovereignty.

from24/7 Wall St.

Live Nasdaq Composite: Tech Earnings, Firmer GDP Buoy Sentiment but AI Capex Spooks

The Nasdaq Composite shows volatility amid mixed economic signals and strong performances from major tech companies.

Business

The $665 billion question: Will Big Tech's AI gamble pay off? | Fortune

Big Tech plans to invest $665 billion in AI this year, significantly increasing from previous spending levels.

Privacy technologies

fromZDNET

Online Community Development

Privacy in the AI era is possible, says Proton's CEO, but one thing keeps him up at night

AI and Big Tech are compromising personal privacy, prompting increased interest in encrypted tools like those offered by Proton.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

The Open Social Web Needs Section 230 to Survive

Section 230 is essential for empowering communities and challenging Big Tech's control over social media infrastructure.

fromwww.theguardian.com

UK must seize initiative on AI or be left at its mercy, Liz Kendall says

Britain must take control of AI development to avoid being dominated by US tech companies.

Media industry

fromTechCrunch

Australia forces Big Tech firms to pay for news or face a 2.25% tax | TechCrunch

Australia's government mandates Big Tech to pay for news or face a revenue levy under the News Bargaining Incentive legislation.

World politics

fromwww.aljazeera.com

Varoufakis on Palantir, AI warfare, and the rise of tech lordism

Palantir's manifesto promotes autonomous weapons and deep ties between big tech and government, raising concerns about ideology and power dynamics.

Britain is losing hybrid war with Russia and cannot cope with conflict, warns ex-aide

The UK is unprepared for major disruptions and needs a strategic response to current global threats.

Software development

I'm a Gen Z Microsoft engineer. AI doesn't always save me time, but it's still made my job easier.

Software engineering roles have evolved, with AI tools now assisting in coding and system design.

Digital life

Gen Alpha can't write emails to grandma without ChatGPT. It's time for a 'Digital Harm Tax' | Fortune

A new incentive structure, the 'Digital Harm Tax', is proposed to address the negative impacts of technology on youth.

Here's how the assisted dying Bill could still become law

The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is expected to fail in Parliament, highlighting the ongoing debate over assisted dying in the UK.

fromAxios

Meta to lay off 8,000 as part of AI efficiency push

Meta's capital expenditures are rising significantly, raising investor concerns about AI spending impacting profits.

Artificial intelligence