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Anthropic has expanded Claude Startup to include more startups, offering up to $45,000 in credits, a $1,000 API credit, and a free year of Claude Team for up to five seats. The initiative, announced during SF Tech Week, aims to accelerate enterprise adoption of Claude and strengthen ties with early-stage companies.
The U.S. Department of Labor has suspended Microsoft, Adobe and several other tech and services firms from the Permanent Labor Certification program amid ongoing investigations into visa practices. Officials say the action targets abusive use of H-1B and PERM processes; Microsoft and others dispute the claims, noting they hire many Americans and compensate fairly. The move affects pending green-card filings and the broader debate over skilled-immigrant hiring.