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☀️ On this day: On May 13, 1980, Digital Equipment Corporation, Intel, and Xerox jointly announced the Ethernet network specification. This collaboration laid the foundation for modern local area networks (LANs), revolutionizing computer networking and enabling faster, more reliable communication between computers.
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📝 US Copyright chief fired after publishing AI report
📉 Chegg cuts 22% of staff amid AI disruption
🧬 AI reads faces to predict cancer survival
⚡ China unveils world’s fastest silicon-free transistor
📱 Apple eyes iPhone 17 price hike without tariff blame
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📝 US Copyright chief fired after publishing AI report ↗️LINK
What: The US Copyright Office's head, Shira Perlmutter, was fired a day after releasing a report concluding AI companies often exceed fair use when training models on copyrighted content. The report warned against unauthorized commercial use of creative works.
Why: The report’s findings threaten AI giants like Google, Meta, OpenAI, and Microsoft—Trump donors—by undermining their fair use defense in lawsuits. Critics see Perlmutter’s firing as politically motivated.
Impact: The dismissal raises alarms over political interference in copyright enforcement, with potential ripple effects on AI regulation, IP law, and corporate influence in policymaking.
📉 Chegg cuts 22% of staff amid AI disruption ↗️LINK
What: Chegg will lay off 22% of its workforce (248 employees) to reduce costs as AI tools like ChatGPT reshape the edtech sector. The company also plans to close U.S. and Canada offices and scale back operations.
Why: Facing declining traffic and revenue, Chegg blames AI-powered search tools from Google, OpenAI, and Anthropic for luring students away. A 31% drop in subscribers and a lawsuit against Google reflect the mounting pressure.
Impact: The restructuring aims to save up to $110M by 2026, but highlights the growing challenge traditional edtech firms face as AI dominates learning and search experiences.
🧬 AI reads faces to predict cancer survival ↗️LINK
What: Mass General Brigham unveiled FaceAge, an AI tool that estimates biological age from facial photos to improve cancer survival predictions. Patients appearing biologically older had worse outcomes, with FaceAge enhancing doctors' 6-month survival forecasts.
Why: FaceAge taps into subtle facial traits linked to cellular aging, offering insights beyond chronological age. Its predictions align with aging-related genes, validating its medical relevance.
Impact: This tech could revolutionize cancer care by turning facial analysis into a powerful biomarker, enabling more personalized and accurate treatment strategies.
⚡ China unveils world’s fastest silicon-free transistor ↗️LINK
What: Chinese scientists developed a silicon-free transistor using bismuth-based materials with full gate coverage, claiming it outperforms current chips in speed and efficiency.
Why: The device operates 40% faster and uses 10% less power than Intel’s latest 3nm chips, offering superior current control. Its design allows potential integration into existing chip fabrication processes.
Impact: This breakthrough could challenge silicon’s dominance, giving China a strategic edge in semiconductor innovation and reshaping global tech competition.
📱 Apple eyes iPhone 17 price hike without tariff blame ↗️LINK
What: Apple is considering raising prices for its iPhone 17 lineup, including a new ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, while avoiding any link to U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. Despite recent tariff suspensions, a 20% duty on smartphones remains.
Why: With limited room to cut supplier costs, Apple risks profit margin hits unless it raises prices. Executives want to avoid politicizing the move, focusing instead on justifying hikes with new features and designs.
Impact: Higher iPhone prices could test consumer demand. Apple's shift of U.S. iPhone production to India continues, but premium models will still largely rely on Chinese factories.
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