FT News Briefing Looming US port strikes threaten supply chain
Sep 23, 2024
Germany's SPD keeps extremist influences at bay in a tense state election. Meanwhile, Qualcomm eyes a potential takeover of Intel, stirring up the tech landscape. The podcast also sheds light on Perplexity, an ambitious AI search engine challenging Google's dominance in digital ads. The looming strikes at U.S. ports threaten to disrupt supply chains and inflate prices, adding urgency as Election Day approaches. These topics pulse at the intersection of politics, technology, and economy.
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Potential Port Strike
- US East Coast port workers may strike over pay and automation.
- This could severely disrupt supply chains and increase prices.
Qualcomm's Intel Bid
- Qualcomm has approached Intel about a potential takeover.
- This would be the biggest tech deal in history, but faces regulatory and financial hurdles.
Perplexity's Ad Strategy
- Perplexity AI, an AI search engine, aims to challenge Google in the ad market.
- It plans to integrate ads within its unique follow-up question feature.