U.S. companies
Coverage of U.S. companies in the Nexus archive.
- CNBC: The US wants to restrict corporate use of Chinese AI
The US government is concerned about US companies increasingly using Chinese-made AI models to reduce costs. This corporate trend has drawn government disapproval.
- Lawmakers probe growing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies
An ongoing House Committee investigation is examining the risks associated with the increasing use of Chinese AI models in U.S. companies. The probe focuses on AI developed in China and its implications for U.S. businesses.
- Podcast claims North Korean IT workers are infiltrating U.S. companies
The podcast 'To Catch a Thief' is returning with an episode examining how North Korean IT workers are being hired as remote developers in U.S. companies. Host Nicole Perlroth discusses her reporting on the topic with CBS News.
- How the Commerce Department plans to win more foreign defense sales
The Commerce Department is preparing new arms sale policies to assist US companies in foreign markets, according to a key official. The department aims to increase foreign defense sales through these initiatives.
- Andy Burnham’s team looks to revamp UK’s AI strategy
Andy Burnham’s team aims to revamp the UK’s AI strategy, shifting focus to prioritize local communities over US companies in technological development.
- South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds
The House Judiciary Committee found that the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, according to a new report. The report highlights allegations of unfair treatment by the South Korean government toward these companies.
- Heavy corporate AI spenders add staff faster than peers
A study of 22,000 US companies found that businesses heavily investing in generative AI are adding staff faster than their peers, challenging concerns that AI will lead to widespread job losses.
- US tariff refunds rush into company accounts ahead of deadline this week: ‘Never thought this day would come’
US companies are receiving billions in tariff refunds as the federal government accelerates disbursements before the June deadline. The windfalls are being rushed to company accounts this week, according to sources cited in the article.
- Trump is forcing U.S. companies to manufacture more weaponry
President Donald Trump is requiring U.S. companies to produce more weaponry. He arrived for the official greeting at the G7 summit in Evian, France.
- The SpaceX IPO is drawing historic demand from foreign investors. But don’t expect a dollar-buying frenzy.
Foreign investors are showing strong interest in SpaceX's upcoming IPO but are not investing heavily in the U.S. dollar, according to FX analysts. The article highlights a distinction between investor confidence in U.S. companies and skepticism toward the dollar.
- NASA lays out moon base plans with landers, buggies and drones at the top of the list
NASA has announced the first phase of its moon base plans, prioritizing landers, buggies, and drones. The agency awarded hundreds of millions in contracts to four U.S. companies to advance these efforts.
- US ransomware negotiators get 4 years in prison over BlackCat attacks
Two former cybersecurity incident response company employees were sentenced to four years in prison each for participating in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting U.S. companies. The individuals worked for Sygnia and DigitalMint, which specialize in incident response.
- U.S. companies back Sam Altman's World ID even as much of the world pushes back
U.S. companies, including Zoom and Tinder, support Sam Altman's World ID despite global pushback. The initiative, linked to Worldcoin, faces international criticism while gaining corporate backing in the United States.
- Former ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to BlackCat attacks
Angelo Martino, a former DigitalMint employee, pleaded guilty to participating in BlackCat (ALPHV) ransomware attacks targeting U.S. companies in 2023. The case highlights cybersecurity incident response failures and criminal activity within the industry.
- The Iran war created a global natural gas shortage — a windfall for U.S. companies
The Iran conflict has disrupted global natural gas supply, creating a shortage. U.S. companies are capitalizing on this by increasing investments in the liquefied natural gas market.
- Maryland Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud
Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong of Bowie, Maryland pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He conspired with unknown individuals including John Doe (William James), a foreign national in Shenyang, China, to defraud U.S. companies by fraudulently securing employment as a remote software developer.