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Apple Shareholders Reject Anti-DEI Proposal, But Legal Pressure May Force Changes
Apple’s shareholders rejected a proposal to dismantle the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion program at their annual meeting on Tuesday. Minutes later, CEO Tim Cook acknowledged that Apple may still be forced to adjust its DEI policies in response to shifting legal and political pressures. The rejection comes amid a growing wave of legal challenges and executive orders targeting corporate…
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UK and US reject Paris AI summit agreement as “Atlantic rift” on regulation grows
The UK and US have refused to sign an international agreement on inclusive and sustainable AI at this week’s global summit in Paris. The UK said its decision was based on concerns that the declaration lacked ‘practical clarity’ on global governance and didn’t address issues of national security. Meanwhile, US vice president JD Vance told delegates to the summit that…
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AWS dealt major blow in nuclear-powered data center deal after regulators reject upgrade plans
US regulators have refused approval for an increase in the amount of energy set to be supplied to an Amazon data center directly connected to a nuclear power plant. Finding new energy sources has become increasingly necessary as hyperscalers like AWS seek to power the rise of AI. Because of that, in March, AWS shelled out $650 million in a…
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