Tech Turmoil: From Musk's America Party to EU Collaboration, OWITH.ai Covers It All

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Good morning from OWITH.ai: the podcast that gives you only what's important to hear in AI and tech world.The relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C. is heating up, with new tax provisions benefiting small businesses and sparks flying between Elon Musk and President Trump. The Trump tax and spending bill includes changes to capital gains tax exemptions for small businesses, prompting mixed reactions from investors and entrepreneurs. Musk's criticism of the bill led to the announcement of the America Party, a new political party to challenge the current two-party system. Trump responded with threats against Musk's businesses, adding fuel to the fire. The conflict shows no signs of slowing down, with potential repercussions for both sides. Additionally, there is speculation about Apple manufacturing iPhones in the U.S., following previous attempts by tech companies to do so. The tension between tech giants and the government continues to escalate, setting the stage for further confrontations.Moving on to various tech-related news, including an activist fight at HPE, Ford's CEO warning about AI impacting white-collar jobs, and TikTok reportedly working on a U.S.-only app. The activist investor group Elliott Management has taken a stake in HPE, raising questions about the company's future direction. Ford's CEO emphasized the importance of skilled trades and warned that AI could replace half of white-collar jobs in the U.S. TikTok is reportedly developing a new app for U.S. users amid ongoing negotiations with the U.S. government. Elon Musk has launched a political party in the U.S., India is pushing its AI models, and Clorox is experimenting with generative AI for marketing.European corporations are collaborating with the EU to enhance competitiveness against the US and China. The CEOs of Fortune 500 European companies met with EU officials to discuss streamlining regulations, focusing on clean energy, industrial AI, and creating a single regime for operating in Europe. This marks a shift towards corporatism, with a closer alignment between business and government. The goal is to boost the competitiveness of European multinationals, which have been declining in global rankings. The EU is also changing its approach to competition and antitrust, considering international competition over internal European competition. While enthusiasm for this new approach is high, there is still much listening and educating required for true alignment. Trump's tariff letters imposing levels on countries without deals will go out today, with an additional 10% tariff for countries aligning with the anti-American policies of BRICS. Elon Musk announced the formation of the America Party to combat the two-party system, drawing criticism from Trump.In summary, the tech industry is experiencing various developments and challenges, including activism, AI impacts on jobs, and evolving social media platforms like TikTok. Thank you for tuning in to OWITH.ai, where we bring you all the essential updates in AI and tech world.

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