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Intel announces $36B Hillsboro investment following federal funding commitments
Oregon is one of the four states getting a share of $100 billion in planned spending by the tech giant.
A bill that could lead to a nation-wide TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here’s what to know
This time, it comes in the form of legislation that would ban the popular social media platform if it doesn’t break ties with ByteDance, its Beijing-based parent company.
Oregon lawmakers address looming semiconductor workforce needs
Oregon made big investments in this key part of the state’s technology sector last year, but a strategy to attract the workforce needed to grow these tech companies is still missing.
Chatbots’ inaccurate, misleading responses about U.S. elections threaten to keep voters from polls
Fifteen states and one territory will hold both Democratic and Republican presidential nominating contests next week on Super Tuesday, and millions of people already are turning to artificial intelligence -powered chatbots for basic information, including about how their voting process works.
Acting US Labor Secretary touts job creation in Oregon’s semiconductor industry during Hillsboro visit
Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Julie Su was in Hillsboro Friday highlighting the Biden administration’s efforts to grow jobs in the state.
Reddit strikes $60M deal allowing Google to train AI models on its posts
Separately, the San Francisco-based company announced plans for its IPO Wednesday.
Report outlines ways for Oregon to close semiconductor workforce gap
Higher education institutions and chip manufacturing companies will need to closely collaborate to meet the workforce needs of Oregon’s burgeoning semiconductor industry.
Oregon ‘right to repair’ bill passes state Senate
The bill, which had bipartisan support, is aimed at making it easier and cheaper for consumers to fix their devices.
‘Soaring’ over hills or ‘playing’ with puppies, study finds seniors enjoy virtual reality
Testing found that almost 80% of seniors reported having a more positive attitude after their VR session and almost 60% said they felt less isolated socially.
Oregon ‘right to repair’ bill draws conflicting reactions from big smartphone companies
The bill is aimed at making it easier and cheaper for consumers to fix their devices.