Microsoft’s close partner and collaborator, OpenAI, might be suggesting that DeepSeek stole its IP and violated its terms of service. But Microsoft still wants DeepSeek’s shiny new models on its cloud platform….
El Paso Matters – Trump administration rescinds grant freeze, but El Paso groups prepare for future fights
The Trump administration on Wednesday rescinded a freeze on billions of dollars in federal grants it announced this week, giving short-term relief to El Paso nonprofits, education institutions and local governments that…
Tech Crunch – Joe Lonsdale’s 8VC seeking $1B for new fund
8VC, a venture firm led by Palantir founder Joe Lonsdale, is seeking nearly $1 billion for its sixth fund, according to a regulatory filing. The Austin-based firm’s latest fund aims to raise…
KTSM News – Gov. Abbott orders state agencies to work with Trump on border security, deportation efforts
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Gov. Greg Abbott issued five Executive Orders on Wednesday, directing state agencies to work with the Trump Administration to enforce border and homeland security operations, including deportation efforts. “Today,…
Tech Crunch – DeepSeek might have a trademark problem in the U.S.
Chinese AI company DeepSeek has been accused of IP theft, faced privacy inquiries in Europe, and has been the target of an enormous cyberattack. Now, it appears the company has a new…
Yard Barker – Report: Notre Dame set to hire new defensive coordinator
Notre Dame is set to hire a new defensive coordinator in the wake of Al Golden’s departure. Read: Read More
Tech Crunch – What DeepSeek, China, and Trump mean for Apple ahead of its Q1 earnings
These days, nothing is certain about the tech market or the world at large. Even NVIDIA’s seemingly bulletproof stock took a hammering on Monday, enduring a $589 billion market cap decline after…
Border Report – Trump signs Laken Riley Act, marking first legislative win of second term
President Trump on Wednesday signed the Laken Riley Act into law, marking his first legislative victory since he returned to the White House after he campaigned on immigration and the border during…
Tech Crunch – MoviePass might pivot to crypto
After MoviePass’s historic implosion, subscribers to the “Netflix for movie theaters” were already cautious around the company’s 2023 relaunch. These moviegoers may grow even more skeptical after MoviePass sent out an email…
KTSM News – Trump orders preparation of Guantánamo Bay facility to house migrants
President Trump signed a memo on Wednesday to prepare a massive facility at Guantánamo Bay to be used to house deported migrants. Trump had earlier teased he intended to do so during…