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DOT offers $1B for airports to add nursing suites, family lanes, and even treadmills

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has created a new $1 billion grant program to make U.S. airports more family- and health-friendly. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched the “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, December 8, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. “I am talking about usheringContinueContinue reading “DOT offers $1B for airports to add nursing suites, family lanes, and even treadmills”

Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell‘s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut. The Fed’s 19-member rate-setting committee is sharply divided over whether to lower borrowing costs again. The divisions have been exacerbated by the convoluted nature of the economy: Inflation remains elevated,ContinueContinue reading “Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts”

This Startup Is Building AI Chips Like the Human Brain. It’s Nearing a $1 Billion Fundraise

Backed by Andreessen Horowitz and Jeff Bezos, Unconventional AI wants to ditch GPUs for biologically inspired hardware that uses far less power. source https://www.inc.com/tekendra-parmar/andreessen-horowitz-a16z-startup-unconventional-ai-chips-1-billion/91276368

Trump vows to block state AI regulations, calling them a threat to innovation

President Donald Trump just announced that he plans to issue an executive order this week to set federal rules around artificial intelligence—and prevent states from setting their own. “I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week. You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something,”ContinueContinue reading “Trump vows to block state AI regulations, calling them a threat to innovation”

Visa and AWS Team Up to Revolutionize Agentic Commerce for Developers

In an era where digital transformation shapes consumer expectations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Visa have made a significant leap forward. Their recent collaboration aims to establish what they call “agentic commerce,” which could redefine payment experiences and streamline workflows for small businesses across various sectors. This partnership enables small business owners to leverage theContinueContinue reading “Visa and AWS Team Up to Revolutionize Agentic Commerce for Developers”