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US Bill Would Create White House ‘Chief Manufacturing Officer’
US Senate drafts bill worth $110bn that would create White House-level manufacturing chief to build up supply chain resiliency, counter China threat
Amazon Loses Opening Round In Union Vote Challenge
Labour board rejects Amazon request to be informed of witnesses' identities in advance, as union challenges loss of landmark Alabama organisation vote
Germany’s Biggest Union Sets Sights On Upcoming Tesla Plant
Germany's largest union IG Metall reportedly has its sights on organising labour at Tesla's upcoming Berlin factory, in spite of a lack of enthusiasm from the company
US Carmakers Urge Congress To Prioritize Auto Chips
US automakers urge Congress to prioritise semiconductors for the auto industry after President Joe Biden proposes $50bn to boost domestic chip production
Google Outlines Remote Working For Staff Going Forward
Google backtracks on remote working restrictions, and offers staff more flexible options for working at the office or home
Apple Hires Google AI Scientist Samy Bengio
Apple hires another Google scientist, after Samy Bengio resigned from Google over its alleged 'firing' of Dr Timnit Gebru
Intel Seeking ‘£7bn In Public Subsidies’ For EU Chip Fab
Intel chief executive Pat Gelsinger reportedly says company is seeking about £7bn in public subsidies for European chip fab as EU looks to expand capacity
EU Charges Apple Over App Store ‘Monopoly’
European Commission says Apple breaches EU competition law by levelling 'high' fees on music streaming services while promoting its own competing app
Microsoft Study Shows Human Brain Needs Break From Meetings
Staff timeout needed? Too many virtual meetings can be stressful for the human brain, research from Microsoft has revealed
Amazon Posts Record Results, As Prime Video Catches Netflix
E-commerce and cloud services giant Amazon is another pandemic winner, after it posted record profits and revenues thanks to strong growth
Trade Union Evidence Could Overturn Amazon Vote, Labor Board Says
US Labor Board warns evidence submitted by a trade union after historic vote at Amazon Alabama warehouse, could see it overturn the vote
Apple To Build $1 Billion Campus In North Carolina
As part of a $430 billion investment over five years in the US, Apple is to build a new campus for AI research and software engineering
Former Post Office Boss Apologises After Horizon Scandal
Fallout continues after Horizon IT scandal, with the former Post Office chief executive stepping down from other executive roles
Silicon UK In Focus Podcast: Hybrid Workers
The need for ‘hybrid skilled’ workers who possess both technical knowledge and softer, ‘people-focused’ skills is growing rapidly. Standout examples include software developers who are able to ‘establish customer rapport’ has increased ...
EU Industry Chief To Meet With Intel, TSMC Execs Amidst Chip Crisis
EU industry commissioner Thierry Breton to meet with Intel chief Pat Gelsinger and top TSMC executive amidst pressure to increase bloc's chip 'autonomy'
Cryptocurrencies Shed $200bn Over US Tax Reform Fears
Cryptocurrencies lose $200bn in value, while Bitcoin drops below $50,000 as investors react to US proposals that would nearly double capital gains for wealthiest
Brits Home Working Spend More Time Doing Job
Official report finds Britons working from home during Coronavirus pandemic spent more time doing unpaid work for their jobs, compared to those at offices
Chip Shortage – Renault To Extend Idle Factories Until September
Three of Renault's four car factories in Spain will be partly idled until end of September, as silicon shortage continues to bite
Judge Deals Amazon Setback In New York Labour Row
US federal judge gives Amazon setback with ruling to move New York Attorney General lawsuit back to state court, amidst broader labour controversy
Google Loses Dispute Over Data Centre Working Conditions
Google and contractor Modis forced to reinstate suspended worker who had complained about working conditions and discussed unionisation
Amazon Defeats Alabama Unionisation Drive
Amazon roundly defeats effort to unionise warehouse in Bessemer Alabama in battle that drew international attention to company's labour policies
Google Research Manager Resigns After Recent AI Firings
Timnit Gebru fallout continues at Google AI research unit, with Samy Bengio being the latest and highest profile staffer to resign from the team
Amazon Apologises For Denying Staff Pee In Bottles
Amazon apologises to US politician for denying its workers are at times forced to pee in bottles, amidst controversy over its labour practices
US Labour Officials Find Amazon Illegally Fired Internal Critics
US labour officials find Amazon illegally retaliated against two staff who led protests over company's environmental and pandemic safety practices
Google Reopens ‘Limited’ Offices, As It Restricts Remote Working
Google is ramping up the partial re-opening of its offices in the US, but places restrictions on remote working in the future
Microsoft, Facebook To Reopen Some US Offices
As US, UK begins to emerge from Coronavirus lockdowns, US tech giants Microsoft and Facebook announce limited office re-opening
Amazon Executive Fires Back At US Senator Visit To Alabama Workers
Amazon executive hits out at US Senator Bernie Sanders, who plans to visit with workers in Alabama during their historic trade union vote
BT Staff To Receive £1,500 Pandemic Bonus
Nearly 60,000 frontline BT staff who kept the UK's vital communication channels working during the Coronavirus pandemic, are to receive a bonus
Intel Turnaround Plan To Invest $20 Billion In Chip Manufacturing
One month as Intel CEO, Pat Gelsinger unveils $20 billion turnaround plan chip so giant can build two new chip factories in Arizona