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Argentina authorizes Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper
Argentina authorizes Starlink, rival Amazon Kuiper
Technology
by  AFP

Argentina on Monday gave authorization for the deployment of Starlink, the satellite internet service of Elon Musk -- a fan of the South American country's self-styled new "anarcho-capitalist" President Javier Milei. According to the Starlink website, its satellite internet service will be available in Argentina in the second quarter of 2024.

US Supreme Court hears challenges to social media laws
US Supreme Court hears challenges to social media laws
Technology
by  AFP

The US Supreme Court, in a case that could determine the future of social media, heard arguments on Monday about whether a pair of state laws that limit content moderation are constitutional. The nine-member Supreme Court voted narrowly to suspend the controversial laws until it heard Monday's oral arguments, which lasted nearly four hours. cl/dw

US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept
US can house 'entire' supply chain for advanced chips: Commerce Dept
Technology
by  AFP

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo expressed confidence Monday that the country can house the entire silicon supply chain for making advanced chips, including tech that is key for artificial intelligence. On Monday, Raimondo added that Washington would "prioritize projects that will be operational by 2030" when it invests funds for advanced chipmaking.