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Senate strikes AI provision from GOP bill after uproar from the states
WASHINGTON (AP) — A proposal to deter states from regulating artificial intelligence for a decade was soundly defeated in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday, thwarting attempts to insert the measure into President Donald Trump‘s big bill of tax breaks and spending cuts. The Senate voted 99-1 to strike the AI provision from the legislation after weeks of criticism […]
Raft acquires N3bula Systems for undisclosed amount
McLean-based defense technology company Raft announced last week it has acquired weapons technology developer N3bula Systems.
Disney and Universal sue AI firm Midjourney for copyright infringement
Disney and Universal sue AI image-generator Midjourney for copyright infringement, alleging unauthorized use of Star Wars, Minions and more.
Apple unveils software redesign while reeling from AI missteps, tech upheaval and Trump’s trade war
Apple previews iOS 26 and new features at WWDC 2025 but offers no timeline for long-awaited AI Siri upgrade, raising questions about innovation pace.
Tysons AI startup raises $10M in seed funding
Tysons startup pWin.ai, which developed an AI proposal writing tool, has raised $10 million in a seed funding round.
States offer big incentives for data centers’ growth
States across the U.S. are competing to attract data centers by offering major incentives and tax breaks, sparking pushback in local communities.
AI startup boom ‘here to stay’ in Virginia
Virginia’s AI startups are seeing record funding and expansion across biotech, cybersecurity, SaaS and more, driving tech innovation across the state.
OurView: What’s fueling your startup dream?
Explore Virginia’s startup scene, from AI to VC deals, in the third annual edition of StartVirginia. Insights and inspiration for your next big idea!
Microsoft to lay off about 3% of its workforce
Microsoft cuts nearly 6,000 jobs—about 3% of its workforce—in its largest layoff since 2023, impacting LinkedIn, Xbox, and management roles.
US stocks sink again as more companies detail damage they’re taking because of Trump’s trade war
U.S. stocks fall as AI hype cools and companies pull forecasts amid tariff uncertainty from Trump, sparking fears of slowed growth and recession.
Trump science cuts roil university labs, targeting bird feeder research, AI literacy work and more
Hundreds of university researchers had their National Science Foundation funding abruptly canceled Friday to comply with Trump’s directives to end support of research on diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as the study of misinformation.
Digital tools improve workflow, efficiency for CPAs
When David Chase started working as a certified public accountant 25 years ago, he and his colleagues kept documents in big paper binders, the kind high school students commonly used in the 1970s and 1980s. “The client would give you their paperwork, you’d make copies, put them in three-ring binders and work with pencils,” says […]
