Marketplace All-in-One The White House makes a play for Intel
Aug 15, 2025
The U.S. government is considering a partial buy-in of Intel as it struggles in the chip market, raising questions about its implications for U.S.-Canada trade. Meanwhile, workers in Chinese AI firms endure grueling hours in a fierce competition for dominance in technology. Shifting focus to Bolivia, economic challenges abound with high inflation and the fallout of natural gas production declines influencing elections and everyday life.
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Government May Intervene In Intel
- Reports say the Trump administration considered buying a stake in Intel to speed an Ohio plant and stabilize the company.
- Such government interventions follow recent deals requiring chipmakers to share China-linked revenues with the U.S. government.
The '007' Work Meme In Chinese Tech
- Chinese tech workers joke about a '007' schedule meaning midnight-to-midnight, seven days a week to meet AI competition.
- Companies and leaders have publicly glorified relentless work, pushing long hours amid a heated AI race.
Competition Fuels Extreme Work Culture
- Intense competition and a sluggish economy drive tech workers to prioritize faster, bigger product releases.
- That internal and external pressure pushes teams to collapse timelines and accept longer hours to stay competitive.