AI Could Democratize One of Tech's Most Valuable Resources

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/story/ai-could-democratize-one-of-techs-most-valuable-resources/

Aixtron an der MDAX-Spitze

Die Börse feiert am frühen Nachmittag gute Nachrichten aus dem Tech-Sektor: Chipausrüster Aixtron hat die Prognose erhöht und führt MDAX und TecDAX an. Im Iran-Krieg hoffen die Anleger derweil auf neue Verhandlungen.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/finanzen/mb-mittag-102.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

#DAX #Aixtron #Chips #Halbleiter #TechBranche

Redditor ranks the strength of Australia’s salt and vinegar chips – News + Articles

Nobody expected to see Aldi take out the top spot. Words by Rebecca Borg. An Australian redditor bel…
#dining #cooking #diet #food #Frenchvinegar #aldi #best #chips #crisps #francais #france #French #kettle #list #potatochips #ranking #saltandvinegar #SaltandVinegarChips #Smith's #Vinegar
https://www.diningandcooking.com/2599577/redditor-ranks-the-strength-of-australias-salt-and-vinegar-chips-news-articles/

Intel Just Joined Elon Musk's $25 Billion Chip Factory
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvUfSI0XJqM

#elonmusknews #Terafab #SpaceX #tesla #XAI #x #grok #ai #AIChips #chips #microchip #AIFACTORY #intel #artificialintelligence

Linus Torvalds lança o Linux 7.0; conheça as novidades

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://tecnoblog.net/noticias/linus-torvalds-lanca-o-linux-7-0-conheca-as-novidades/

yahoo news | Sen. John Fetterman backed a stock trading ban — but his household reported buyi...

Sen. John Fetterman has long championed a ban on stock trading for members of Congress and their immediate families, arguing that lawmakers should not profit from the very companies they regulate. In 2023 he supported bipartisan legislation that would prohibit politicians from owning or trading stocks, commodities, or futures, warning that allowing such trades “opens the door to corruption.” Yet recent financial disclosures reveal that a “child” of Fetterman's filed a purchase of Micron Technology shares—an industry his committee oversees as part of the CHIPS and Science Act—along with holdings in Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon.com and Erie Indemnity, highlighting a stark contrast between his public stance and private activity.

The broader problem extends beyond Fetterman. Despite the 2012 STOCK Act, which bans the use of non‑public information for personal investments and requires disclosure, many lawmakers continue to trade stocks tied to their legislative responsibilities. Reports show that only about 5 % of senators and representatives held no stock in 2024, and investigations have identified at least nine senators who bought or sold shares in companies directly overseen by their committees. Studies suggest these trades often yield “abnormal returns” that outperform the market, implying that insider knowledge may be influencing investment decisions and eroding public trust.

Critics argue that existing rules lack sufficient enforcement, with penalties as low as $200 for violations. Proposed legislation such as the Restore Trust in Congress Act would impose a full ban on stock trading for lawmakers, their spouses and dependents, increase fines, and strengthen oversight. Public opinion appears to support stricter measures, with 86 % of Americans favoring a complete prohibition on congressional stock trading. Until such reforms are enacted, however, transactions like those reported in Fetterman’s household remain legal as long as they are properly disclosed.

Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/sen-john-fetterman-backed-stock-100000469.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

#johnfetterman #STOCKAct #chips #americans