tech industry
Foreign Espionage in Silicon Valley: Elon Musk Reacts to "Sex Warfare" Intelligence Report
Oct 24, 2025 12:54 pm CST
Elon Musk responds to reports of sophisticated espionage tactics targeting Silicon Valley tech companies, where Chinese and Russian operatives allegedly use romantic relationships to access sensitive information. US officials warn that these intelligence operations extend beyond casual flirtation to long-term relationships, marriages, and even raising families as cover for stealing technological secrets.
Tata Technologies Shifts to Local US Hiring Strategy Amid Trump's H-1B Visa Fee Hikes
Oct 23, 2025 06:21 pm CST
In response to the Trump administration's increased H-1B visa fees, Tata Technologies is pivoting toward hiring more local US talent. CEO Warren Harris confirmed this strategic shift while remaining optimistic about the US market despite recent challenges in the automotive sector due to tariffs. The engineering services provider, which recently reported a 5% profit increase, also plans more targeted acquisitions following its announced purchase of Germany's ES-Tec Group.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's Compensation Reaches $96.5 Million as Company Leads AI Revolution
Oct 22, 2025 02:48 pm CST
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has received his highest compensation package of $96.5 million for 2024-2025, reflecting the company's successful AI transformation under his leadership. Since becoming CEO in 2014, Nadella has repositioned Microsoft as a cloud-first, AI-driven company, making strategic investments in OpenAI and acquisitions like LinkedIn and Activision Blizzard while driving 23% stock growth this year through Azure cloud services.
H-1B Visa Restrictions and the Global Race for Indian Talent: Impact on US Innovation and Competitiveness
Oct 21, 2025 06:41 pm CST
President Trump's new H-1B visa restrictions, including a $100,000 fee per application, could significantly impact America's ability to attract global talent, particularly from India. As countries like Australia, France, and Germany implement welcoming policies for skilled Indian workers and students, the US risks losing its competitive edge in innovation and technology. This analysis examines the economic implications of these restrictions and suggests policy alternatives to maintain America's position in the global competition for talent.
The Strategic Implications of the US-China TikTok Deal: What's Really at Stake
Sep 26, 2025 01:38 pm CST
The TikTok deal between the US and China represents more than just saving a popular app - it's a complex geopolitical chess move with significant implications for both nations. While Trump celebrates keeping TikTok operational in America, Beijing maintains control of the coveted algorithm through a licensing arrangement, potentially gaining concessions in other strategic areas. As ByteDance pivots toward AI dominance in China, this compromise may indicate that TikTok is now just one piece in a larger technological power struggle between the world's superpowers.
US Lawmakers Question Tech Giants on H-1B Visa Hiring Amid American Job Cuts
Sep 26, 2025 02:25 am CST
US Senators are investigating major corporations like Amazon, Apple, and Microsoft for hiring thousands of H-1B visa workers while simultaneously cutting American jobs. The inquiry comes as the Trump administration proposes raising visa fees to $100,000 and reforming the selection process to favor higher-skilled workers. Indian nationals currently represent 71% of H-1B visa holders, with major tech companies securing thousands of approvals in early 2025 while implementing domestic layoffs.
All About Trump's H-1B Visa Overhaul That Has Sparked Confusion, Fear
Sep 23, 2025 03:11 am CST
The Trump administration's abrupt decision to slap a $100,000 fee on H-1B visas has stunned and confused employers, students and workers from the United States to India and beyond.
How New Visa Rules By Trump Is Shattering American Dream For Many Indians
Sep 21, 2025 09:09 pm CST
Indian aerospace engineering student Sudhanva Kashyap thought he had mapped out everything it would take to get to the United States, only to have his plans upended by Washington's sudden and expensive change to its skilled worker visas.
'No Overhaul' To 'Broken System': Musk's Flip-Flop On H-1B Visa Resurfaces
Sep 21, 2025 12:58 pm CST
As US President Donald Trump's latest effort to overhaul the country's immigration system faces criticisms and becomes a flash point with the tech industry, his former ally Elon Musk's flip flop on the matter has resurfaced on social media.
$100,000 H-1B Visa Fee For New Applicants, Current Holders Can Re-Enter US: White House Amid Confusion
Sep 21, 2025 11:05 am CST
The White House issued a major clarification Saturday to its new H-1B visa policy that had rattled the tech industry, saying a $100,000 fee will be a "one-time" payment imposed only on new applicants.