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Yellen in China calls for 'level playing field' for US firms
Yellen in China calls for 'level playing field' for US firms
Economy
by  AFP

US Treasury Chief Janet Yellen called on Friday for a "level playing field" between American and Chinese companies, telling officials during a visit to southern China that Beijing's industrial subsidies threatened that balance. But, she stressed, that required "a level playing field for American workers and firms", as well as "open and direct communication on areas where we disagree".

Podcast sued for 'AI George Carlin' settles with comic's estate
Podcast sued for 'AI George Carlin' settles with comic's estate
Technology
by  AFP

Podcasters who controversially used AI to emulate the late US comedian George Carlin in a recent comedy episode have reached a settlement with his estate after family members sued. "Dudesy" is an experimental comedy podcast in which human hosts interact with AI to shape the format and content of each episode.