France’s Macron wants to boost AI, calls for rules that don’t impede tech growth
PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday for boosting the development of artificial intelligence in Europe while putting in place “smart” regulations that don’t impede tech companies' growth. Macron, who visited Europe’s biggest startup and tech event Vivatech, said…
Levi’s executive tapped as CEO of NWSL’s San Francisco Bay Area team
SAN FRANCISCO — Levi Strauss & Co. executive Brady Stewart has been named chief executive officer of Bay FC, the National Women's Soccer League team set to launch in the San Francisco Bay Area in 2024. Stewart will work with…
Iowa city hires outside firms to investigate partial building collapse
DES MOINES, Iowa — Two companies have been tasked with investigating the partial collapse of a six-story apartment building in Iowa that left three dead, many injured and dozens displaced, the city of Davenport announced Wednesday. The city hired White…
Ex-Starbucks manager awarded $25.6 million in suit over firing after 2018 arrests of 2 Black men
CAMDEN, N.J. — Jurors in federal court have awarded $25.6 million to a former Starbucks regional manager who alleged that she and other white employees were unfairly punished after the high-profile arrests of two Black men at a Philadelphia location…
Advanced Micro Devices, Anterix rise; UnitedHealth, Logitech fall, Wednesday, 6/14/2023
NEW YORK — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., up $2.80 to $127.33. The chipmaker announced a line of artificial intelligence chips. UnitedHealth Group Inc., down $31.45 to $459.86. The insurer…