Bluesky takes flight

November 26, 2024

sup, sub { font-size: 100% !important; } sup { mso-text-raise:10% } sub { mso-text-raise:-10% }

Welcome to The Hill's Technology Newsletter

{beacon}

technology

Full text

Khanna says Democrats will work with Musk's DOGE to cut defense budget

Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) suggested Monday that Democrats could work with tech billionaire Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to cut the defense budget. The issue came up during Khanna's interview with CNN anchor Jim Acosta, in which he mentioned the new efficiency panel. President-elect Trump has named Musk and former Republican presidential primary candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to lead government efficiency efforts.

Full text

Judge schedules trial in meth antitrust case

The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) antitrust case against Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is scheduled to go to trial on April 14th. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg has scheduled a bench trial, meaning the case will not be heard by a jury or judge. The outcome of the trial will be determined. The case has been poised to move forward since Boasberg denied Mehta's request for summary judgment earlier this month. …

Full text

Most young knowledge workers use AI: poll

The majority of Gen Z knowledge workers say they use artificial intelligence (AI) tools in their work, according to a new survey, highlighting the growing acceptance of advancing technology. The research, commissioned by Google Workspace and conducted by The Harris Poll, found that 82% of knowledge workers aged 22-39 are leveraging AI tools in the workplace, and 98% expect AI to have an impact. The answer is yes.

Full text

The Refresh

news we reportedtThe intersection of technology and other topics:

EU claims Blueksy violates disclosure rules

The European Commission stated: blue sky We do not have a dedicated page with information about the number of users in the European Union and where they are legally established according to EU regulations. Reuters reported.

Instagram introduces location sharing feature

Instagram Users will soon be able to share their location The platform aims to compete with Apple's Find My and Snapchat's Snap Map, allowing you to share with friends via direct messages. TechCrunch reported.

In other news

Branch out with more reading on The Hill.

Conflict between Bezos and Musk intensifies as President Trump approaches second term

This week's social media spat between Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos puts two of the world's richest men at odds, as both look to grow vast business empires in President-elect Trump's second term. It highlighted that the situation is escalating. “Tonight at Mar-a-Lago, I learned that Jeff Bezos said @realDonaldTrump should sell all his Tesla and SpaceX stock because he was sure to lose,” Musk wrote…

Full text

Neil deGrasse Tyson denies Musk's Mars dream: 'I don't think it will happen'

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson said on Friday night's episode of HBO's “Real Time with Bill Maher” that he doesn't think Elon Musk's vision of space travel to Mars is realistic. He said he was there. “I don't think it's going to happen until the government decides it's in our interests geopolitically,” he said in a conversation with Donna Brazile and Andrew Young. “But I think President-elect Trump has some interest in Mars…

Full text

What other people are reading

Two important stories about The Hill today:

Mike Walz to resign from House of Representatives on Inauguration Day to join Trump administration

Rep. Mike Walz (R-Florida) is scheduled to resign from the House of Representatives on January 20, the day President-elect Trump is inaugurated, to become national security adviser. read more

Judge dismisses President Trump's federal election interference charges

President-elect Trump's criminal indictment for conspiring to destroy the 2020 election results has ended. U.S. District Judge Tanya… read more

What other people are reading

Technology opinions submitted to The Hill:

Can Blue Origin and Rocket Lab compete with SpaceX?
How can President Trump eliminate regulatory red tape around rocket launches, and what can companies do?