Zuckerberg tells court Meta faces broader competition than FTC says
In federal court Monday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s claim that the social media giant maintains a monopoly.
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Nvidia plans to manufacture AI chips in United States for first time
The tech giant said it has commissioned more than one million square feet of manufacturing space to build and test its specialized Blackwell chips.
Meta faces historic antitrust trial that could force it to break off Instagram, WhatsApp
Meta isn’t the only technology company in the sights of federal antitrust regulators, Google and Amazon face their own cases.
Commerce chief: New electronics tariff exemptions are temporary, chip tariffs coming
Sparing electronics was expected to benefit big tech companies like Apple and Samsung and chip makers like Nvidia, though the uncertainty of future tariffs may rein in an anticipated tech stock rally on Monday.
Indianapolis tech startup Ekkobar selected for international sports tech development program
More than 1,600 companies applied for this year’s cohort of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech program, and Ekkobar was the only Midwest-based company chosen.
Investigators deploy new methods to ID Westfield serial killer’s victims
An investigative team in Hamilton County is using new technologies and techniques to identify remains discovered at the former home of suspected serial killer Herb Baumeister.
Trump extends TikTok deadline another 75 days
The administration said it needs more time to broker a deal to bring the social media platform under American ownership.
Advanced manufacturing training program is evolving to better prep workers for Industry 4.0
Conexus wants to move its Catapult programming on-site with manufacturers that want to hire Catapult graduates. And it plans to reduce its own role in the program.
Despite CHIPS Act uncertainty, semiconductor industry insiders remain hopeful
President Donald Trump has spoken out against the CHIPS Act, meant to incentivize semiconductor-related development in the U.S., but industry insiders say they’re optimistic the initiative will survive.
Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok as ban looms
Although it’s unclear if ByteDance plans to sell TikTok, several possible bidders have come forward in the past few months.
AI-guided study at IU finds signs of depression common among CEOs
Researchers used an artificial intelligence tool to analyze sales calls and detect certain vocal markers.
Legislation could sweeten tax incentives for certain quantum computing, defense-related projects
Data center construction has been met with some apprehension, including the low number of jobs produced for the large tax incentives and utility burden these developments require.
Carmel-based health tech firm to delist from Nasdaq
Syra Health Corp. plans to offer stock on the over-the-counter market after the company failed to meet Nasdaq Stock Market’s price requirements for its shares.
With TikTok ban looming, Trump signals deal will come before April 5 deadline
President Donald Trump will hold a Wednesday meeting with aides about possible investors who could buy a stake in TikTok.
Purdue president: Universities must explore private alternatives to federal funding
Amid uncertainty around federal research funding, universities must explore private support, Purdue University President Mung Chiang told an tech industry group on Tuesday.
Purdue University launches business accelerator program
The program for Purdue-connected companies offers the university a way to rekindle or establish the startup founders’ Indiana ties.
Supreme Court seems likely to OK $8B phone, internet subsidy for rural, low-income areas
The justices heard nearly three hours of arguments in a new test of federal regulatory power.
Indy leaders planning global conference on sports
TEDSports is expected to draw up to 1,000 executives, educators and trendsetters from across the globe Sept. 9-11.
Business leaders see Israeli venture fund as a way to attract startups to Indiana
Representatives of Israel-based Iron Nation, established to support Israeli startups during the country’s ongoing war with Palestinian militant group Hamas, came to Indianapolis as part of a U.S. visit to meet with potential investors.
Christopher Day: Get with the program: Vibe coding will be vital
Vibe coding represents a fundamental shift in human-computer interaction, where intention, intuition and emotion drive software creation as much as syntax and logic.