Weekly output: Feds okay T-Mobile-UScellular deal, Rivian adds Google Maps, GENIUS Act becomes law, Mark Vena podcast

July so far is feeling like a traditional August in terms of how under-scheduled it’s been: So far, this month has featured all of three work events to drag me away from my home office. I also left home Thursday to catch that evening’s Fort Reno concert.

7/14/2025: T-Mobile Secures Government Blessing of UScellular Purchase After Ritual Sacrifice of DEI Policies, PCMag

This was yet another case of a post starting with an idea for its headline materializing in my brain. Writing it took a bit longer because I needed to explain the gap between the Department of Justice’s ambivalent thumbs-up and the Federal Communications Commission’s more enthusiastic approval of this deal.

7/15/2025: Rivian Switches to Google Maps for Its EVs’ Navigation, PCMag

Rivian switching from a Mapbox-based navigation app to one built on Google Maps is a bigger deal than might be immediately apparent: That EV manufacturer does not support Apple’s CarPlay or Google’s Android Auto, so the car’s built-in software represents the only way to get driving directions on the biggest screen in the dashboard.

7/18/2025: Trump Signs the GENIUS Act, Creating a Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins, PCMag

I took a little time to look up some useful posts explaining what a stablecoin is and why people and businesses might find a cryptocurrency tied to the value of a real-world asset more useful than a more volatile digital currency. And to point out how President Trump stands to benefit from government regulation of stablecoins.

7/18/2025: Ep 113 SmartTechCheck Podcast — Nvidia and China, chaos at Xbox and Meta “AI superintelligence”, Mark Vena

I suggested we talk about Mark Zuckerberg’s AI ambitions, which remind me of the Facebook founder’s earlier fervor for the metaverse. A normal company might hold its CEO accountable for being so wrong about one tech trend before green-lighting hundreds of millions of dollars in hiring incentives to chase another tech trend–but Zuck’s control of a majority of shareholder votes ensures that Meta cannot be a normal company.

#crypto #cryptocurrency #DEI #diversity #DOJ #equityAndInclusion #FCC #GeniusAct #GoogleMaps #Mapbox #Rivian #stablecoin #TMobile #TMobileUScellular #UScellular

After Dodgers Incident With Federal Agents, Stephen Miller Co-Founded Legal Group Files Employment Complaint Over Team’s DEI Efforts
#News #Politics #DEI #Diversity #Dodgers #ElectionLine #Equityandinclusion #ICE #Immigration #LosAngelesDodgers #StephenMiller

https://deadline.com/2025/07/dodgers-dei-complaint-ice-1236447419/

🌟 Data is the mirror that reflects the true state of equity and inclusion in your organization. 🌟

Why does data matter? It identifies gaps, measures progress, informs decisions, and promotes accountability. 🌍❤️

How do you use data to enhance equity and inclusion? Share your thoughts! 👇🏾

#DataDriven #Equity #Inclusion #Diversity #Empowerment #RainbowDiversityInstitute #RDI #EquityAndInclusion

Supporting intersectionality means engaging in continuous dialogue with employees with disabilities, understanding their unique challenges, and adjusting policies to ensure equitable opportunities for all.

#AXSChat #EquityAndInclusion #WeAreBillionStrong #Disability #HumanRights

Interoception is the internal body signals that help you recognise when your hungry, cold, tired etc. This can be a challenge for some neurodivergent people - but time in nature can help.

Read more about Trixie Harrison's #PhD research on how fractals, phytoncides and awe can help. And check out the #SciArt visuals I worked with her to create
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https://vickybowskill.com/2023/09/13/how-does-nature-affect-neurodivergent-experience/

#SciComm #ActuallyAutistic #ADHD #AuDHD #equityandinclusion

The preliminary schedule is up for the May 1 Future of Writing Symposium. Register now for online or to come in person to USC!

#writing #chatgpt #equityandinclusion

https://haccslab.com/jekyll/update/2023/04/14/Future-of-Writing-Symposium.html