Not only US. Almost all new cars today, from any country (US, Japan, Germany, France...), are connected. And very probably, all have some Chinese software.

Even understanding this, it seems evident to me that:

1) This is not the reason why this bill is being proposed.
2) Pure and simple protectionism is not the best way to deal with the situation.

The side effect of this attitude will possibly only be to dissociate US industry from the rest of the world, setting it back technologically.

In my view, it is necessary to define very clear objectives, create the necessary conditions, and demand strategic alignment from companies in order to promote a return on public investment. Unfortunately, this is the opposite of what the US is apparently doing currently.

The usual 5% or 10% are becoming fewer and fewer people, due to the large number who have already been laid off. Soon, 5% will mean like, 2 people.

General public and media absolutely already started doing this for some time.

Some of you may not be aware of this story, but through the 80s–00s, Microsoft famously didn't enforce anti-piracy laws in poorer countries.

The reason is that it was better for them to lose some money, but to have Windows widely distributed and become the de facto standard for operating systems worldwide. After that, they could finally enforce it and profit.

I would bet that the big AI companies are basically following the same model.

30 million illegal immingrants?

Blatant lie!

Even conservative think tanks put the number between 11-14 million people.

https://www.pewresearch.org/ra...

Since WWII, Switzerland has transformed itself into one of the world's leading hubs for global companies and organizations. From the world's largest banks to the UN and FIFA, the country is home to countless entities employing hundreds of thousands of foreigners.

None of this was by chance, but by design. This strategy helped consolidate the country as one of the richest in the world, which in turn attracts more people seeking a better life.

Currently, about half of the immigrants living in Switzerland come from the countries bordering it: Germany, Italy, and France. Annually, about 3 out of 4 immigrants come from the European Union itself.

But, as is typical, far-right parties always need to find a scapegoat for their power ambitions. And, as is even more common, immigrants are always the most visible and easiest target.

In my experience, Claude is the better LLM so far. It's becoming quickly and truly impressive in the last couple of years. But it doesn't generate images.

Gemini otoh isn't bad, but it's image generation capacity is unrivaled.

Google Search is not the same as Google Gemini.

Diversionism, maybe?

I fail to see how one massive drone delivering one package at a time is sustainable at all, only to avoid paying humans. Also, imagine dozens of drones buzzing over the neighborhood. It would be incredibly annoying.

Sure, buddy.

Since the start of Trump's term, the US have been complaining and threatening Brazil because of Pix.

Their argument? Since people can make direct, instant payments, from their phones for free, it disturbs US card companies business in the country. UNFAIR!

https://restofworld.org/2025/p...

Just as recently as last month, Rubio himself publicly complained about it.

But there's more! BRICS are planning a digital currency to trade between them and Trump is pissed about it, threatening huge tariffs if the countries stop using dollars as the trade currency.

You can still use cash or any other method. Actually, in Brazil, every business is required by law to accept cash.

Yeah. Legibility markers. Of course.