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US tech stocks decline as artificial intelligence costs weigh on investors

US tech stocks decline as artificial intelligence costs weigh on investors

US tech shares dipped on Friday as investor concerns mounted over the heavy financial costs required to build out artificial intelligence capabilities.

Major American technology stocks experienced significant declines on Friday amid growing investor anxiety over the escalating expenses associated with artificial intelligence development. Semiconductor manufacturer Intel saw its share price tumble by up to 30 percent following warnings of a softening personal computer market alongside plans to ramp up capital expenditures for AI technologies. E-commerce and cloud giant Amazon also faced pressure, with its stock dropping as much as 6 percent in early trading before making a partial recovery following its latest quarterly earnings report. The market reaction highlights heightened scrutiny from Wall Street regarding when massive corporate investments in AI infrastructure will yield substantial financial returns.

Sources: BBC News

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US senator links Egypt press crackdown to waived military aid conditions

US senator links Egypt press crackdown to waived military aid conditions

Senator Chris Murphy criticized the US decision to release over $300 million in military aid to Egypt, linking it to Cairo's crackdown on independent media.

US Senator Chris Murphy has criticized the Trump administration's choice to bypass human rights requirements tied to military aid for Egypt, attributing a recent crackdown on independent media to the policy shift.

Speaking as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Murphy argued that waiving restrictions on over $300 million in defense assistance signalled a retreat from supporting civil liberties. He accused Washington of "abandoning" the Egyptian populace by failing to leverage foreign assistance to protect democratic principles and press freedom. The comments follow growing international concerns regarding Cairo's tightening restrictions on journalists and political dissent.

Sources: BBC News.

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