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Jay Goldberg

Staff writer at TechEchelon covering technology, markets, and policy. Jay reports on the deals, regulations, and breaking news that move the publication's core desks.

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    Artificial Intelligence

    Russell Westbrook Launches AI Funeral Planning Startup Eazewell

    NBA superstar Russell Westbrook is stepping into the startup world with the launch of _Eazewell_, a new company aimed at transforming funeral planning through artificial intelligence.

    454 DAYS AGO

  2. 200
    Politics

    Trump Complained to Bezos Before Amazon Scrapped Plan to Display Tariff Costs

    Shortly after the call, Amazon publicly downplayed the scope of its plan — and later announced it had been scrapped entirely.

    464 DAYS AGO

  3. 201
    Business & Finance

    U.S. Inflation Slows to 2.8% in February, Easing Pressure on Consumers and Markets

    The consumer price index (CPI)—a key measure of inflation tracking the cost of goods and services—rose 0.2% for the month, bringing the annual inflation rate to 2.8%, according to data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Wednesday. The increase came in slightly below Wall Street expectations of 2.

    512 DAYS AGO

  4. 202
    Business & Finance

    New Report Warns of App Overload in K-12 Education, Calls for Streamlined Digital Tools

    A new research report highlights the growing challenges associated with the excessive use of educational applications in school districts nationwide.

    512 DAYS AGO

  5. 203
    Business & Finance

    Trump Predicts Economic ‘Transition Period,’ Urges Investors to Look Beyond Market Volatility

    Amid growing concerns over tariffs, a cooling labor market, and signs of slowing growth, Trump reassured the public that these disruptions are temporary and necessary for long-term prosperity.

    514 DAYS AGO

  6. 204
    Politics

    SpaceX Confirms Starlink Lease Agreement with FAA Amid Concerns Over Air Traffic Control Upgrades

    The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, clarified that it is collaborating with L3Harris, the FAA’s current telecommunications contractor, to explore Starlink’s potential role in broader infrastructure upgrades.

    516 DAYS AGO

  7. 205
    Business & Finance

    China Announces New Tariffs on U.S. Imports, Escalating Trade Tensions

    In response to the U.S.'s additional 10% tariffs, China criticized these measures as a serious breach of World Trade Organization norms, disrupting normal economic and trade exchanges.

    548 DAYS AGO

  8. 206
    Artificial Intelligence

    Microsoft to Invest $80 Billion in AI Data Centers for Fiscal 2025

    Over half of the $80 billion will be invested in U.S.-based facilities, according to Brad Smith, Microsoft’s Vice Chair and President.

    579 DAYS AGO

  9. 207
    Business & Finance

    Fed’s Preferred Inflation Gauge Shows Slower-Than-Expected Growth in November

    This was slightly below the Dow Jones forecast of 2.5% but still above the Fed’s 2% target. Core PCE, which excludes food and energy prices and is considered a more stable measure of long-term inflation trends, also increased by 0.1% month-over-month and 2.8% from a year ago, with both figures falling 0.

    594 DAYS AGO

  10. 208
    Artificial Intelligence

    Amazon Invests Additional $4 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic

    As part of the expanded partnership, Amazon Web Services (AWS) will now serve as Anthropic’s primary cloud and training partner. Anthropic will utilize AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips to train and deploy its advanced AI models.

    622 DAYS AGO

  11. 209
    Business & Finance

    Growth Catalyst Partners Acquires InspiredMinds! to Expand AI Leadership and Innovation in the U.S.

    The move marks a significant milestone for both organizations, as InspiredMinds! prepares to scale its influential AI summits and robust community into the U.S. market.

    624 DAYS AGO

  12. 210
    Business & Finance

    Georgian Government to Implement National Learning Management System for K-12 Students

    Edsby, a leading K-12 education software provider, has been selected by the Ministry of Education, Science, and Youth of Georgia to spearhead the implementation of a national learning management system (LMS).

    660 DAYS AGO

  13. 211
    Business & Finance

    Federal Reserve Cuts Interest Rates by Half a Point, Marking Aggressive Start to New Easing Cycle

    The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) reduced the overnight borrowing rate by 50 basis points, meeting market expectations which had shifted from predictions of a smaller cut. The last time the Fed made a half-point cut, aside from emergency Covid measures, was during the 2008 global financial crisis.

    687 DAYS AGO

  14. 212
    Artificial Intelligence

    OpenAI Unveils Advanced AI Model Capable of Enhanced Reasoning

    The new model, named OpenAI o1, is part of a fresh series and has been shown to perform at a level similar to Ph.D. students in rigorous tests for physics, chemistry, and biology, according to a company blog post.

    692 DAYS AGO

  15. 213
    Politics

    Online Voting Startup Sequent is Pioneering the Future of Digital Democracy

    *From left to right, David Ruescas Co-Founder & Head of Research; Eduardo Robles Co-Founder & CTO; Shai Bargil Co-Founder & CEO.*

    708 DAYS AGO

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    Business & Finance

    Federal Reserve Adjusts Interest Rate Cut Forecast and Raises Inflation Expectations for 2024

    For 2024, the Fed has raised its expected annual inflation rate to 2.6 percent from an earlier forecast of 2.4 percent. This adjustment is partly due to an increase in the core inflation rate—from 2.6 percent to 2.8 percent—which excludes the typically more volatile food and energy sectors.

    784 DAYS AGO

  18. 216
    Artificial Intelligence

    DeepL Secures $300 Million in Funding, Valuation Soars to $2 Billion Amidst AI Industry Boom

    The investment round, led by venture capital firm Index Ventures, elevated DeepL’s valuation to $2 billion.

    806 DAYS AGO

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