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- 1Pomona College Program Closes Digital Divide▼Technology Access Program at Pomona Closes Digital Divide
Pomona College's Technology Access Program is being credited with narrowing the digital divide, providing students and community members with access to devices and connectivity they otherwise could not afford. The initiative highlights how institutions of higher education can play a direct role in addressing technology inequality in their surrounding communities.
- 2US sanctions 10 entities over alleged Iran military support▼US sanctions 10 entities for allegedly supporting Iran’s military
The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 entities it accuses of supporting Iran's military. The Treasury measures target firms alleged to back Tehran's defence programs, adding to a long series of designations aimed at restricting Iran's access to materials, financing and technology. The move comes amid continued tensions between Washington and Tehran over Iran's nuclear program, its regional activities and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
- 3Trump Unveils AI-Powered America.gov for Government Services●Trump Launches AI-Powered America.gov Platform for Government Services
President Trump has launched America.gov, an AI-powered platform intended to centralize US government services for citizens. The system promises faster access to federal programs through artificial intelligence assistance. The announcement is drawing attention alongside debate about how AI will handle sensitive government interactions, questions about data privacy, and whether automated systems can reliably replace traditional service channels.
- 4DeepSeek partners with Huawei on chip tools amid Nvidia shift●DeepSeek ties up with Huawei on chip programming tools amid pivot from Nvidia
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek has partnered with Huawei to develop chip programming tools, moving away from Nvidia's platform. The collaboration signals DeepSeek's effort to build its AI stack on domestic hardware, amid US export controls restricting Chinese access to advanced Nvidia chips. The move is being read as a further step in China's push for technological self-sufficiency in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.