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On September 5, 2025, the European Commission fined Google €2.95 billion ($3.5 billion) for abusing its dominant position in the online advertising technology market by favoring its own services over rivals. The Commission ordered Google to end self-preferencing practices and submit a compliance plan within 60 days. Google vowed to appeal, while US President Trump condemned the fine and threatened retaliation.
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On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order imposing a $100,000 one-time fee on new H-1B visa applications, up from $215. The move aims to prioritize American workers and reduce visa abuse but has sparked confusion, legal challenges, and concerns over impacts on tech firms and foreign workers, especially from India, which received 71% of visas last year.
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The US has announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, impacting skilled foreign workers, especially from India. The move has caused confusion and chaos among employers, workers, and families, with significant political and economic implications.
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Recent articles explore shifting career advice, the impact of AI on mental health, and the complexities of modern relationships. They highlight the decline of traditional guidance, risks of AI misuse, and new approaches to handling conflicts and emotional well-being in today's digital age. Timing: Thu, 16 Oct 2025.
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Recent articles highlight ongoing advancements and strategic shifts in AI development, corporate adoption, and regulation. From AI-driven coding experiments to China’s regional AI cooperation, and corporate hiring strategies, the stories reflect a rapidly changing landscape with significant implications for industry and policy as of October 17, 2025.
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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff emphasizes that AI will not replace human salespeople, citing ongoing hiring efforts and face-to-face communication as essential. Despite AI investments, he reassures that human connection remains vital, even as the company adopts AI-driven efficiency measures.
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A 16-year-old app founder shares his journey from early success to building a $30 million business, while new AI tools enable creative projects like photo apps and coding experiments. Industry leaders promote AI's role in coding and scaling startups, highlighting a shift towards AI-driven innovation.
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On October 21, 2025, OpenAI launched ChatGPT Atlas, an AI-powered web browser integrating ChatGPT at its core. Initially available on macOS, Atlas features a ChatGPT sidebar for contextual engagement, personalized browsing memories, and an "Agent Mode" that automates multi-step tasks. OpenAI aims to redefine browsing as a conversational, AI-driven experience, challenging Google Chrome's dominance.
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As of December 2025, major tech firms including HP, Amazon, Meta, and IBM are accelerating AI adoption, leading to thousands of job cuts and workforce shifts. HP plans to cut up to 6,000 jobs by 2028, citing AI-driven productivity gains. Meanwhile, AI-assisted "vibe coding" has been named Collins Dictionary's 2025 word of the year, reflecting a transformative shift in software development and workplace culture.