Reading up on U.S. government
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- OpenAI proposes U.S. government own 5% stake to address political blowback
OpenAI proposed giving the U.S. government a 5% stake worth $42.6 billion to ease political pressure, with Sam Altman arguing it shares AI benefits publicly.
- U.S. Debt Is Now Bigger Than the Economy. That’s Not the Real Problem.
The U.S. national debt exceeds GDP, but the real risk is rising interest costs that crowd out other spending and slow growth.
- China Seeks A.I. Independence, Weakening Trump’s Leverage
China has achieved a milestone in AI self-sufficiency, reducing its reliance on US technology and weakening American leverage ahead of bilateral talks.
- U.S. May Label Brazilian Gangs as Terror Groups, After Push by the Bolsonaros - The New York Times
The Trump administration considers designating Brazil's two largest drug gangs as terrorist organizations following lobbying by Jair Bolsonaro's sons.
- What Is a Trump Gold Card? Applications Open for Million-Dollar Visas. - The New York Times
The Trump administration's Gold Card visa program sells residency for $1 million, aiming to raise billions and attract wealthy investors and entrepreneurs.
- U.S. Plans to Scrutinize 5 Years of Social Media History for Foreign Tourists - The New York Times
The U.S. plans to require foreign tourists, including those from visa-waiver countries like Britain and France, to share five years of social media history for scrutiny.
- A Surprise When Your Package Arrives: You Have to Pay the Tariff - The New York Times
The end of a tariff exemption on goods under $800 now requires U.S. shoppers to pay extra tariff fees before delivery of their imported packages.