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Policymakers defend Fed independence amid concerns about Trump era
Policymakers defend Fed independence amid concerns about Trump era
by  AFP

Two senior Federal Reserve officials praised the US central bank's independence on Thursday, amid concerns that President-elect Donald Trump may seek to influence Fed policy. Analysts have raised concerns that the Fed's independence could come under strain in the next Trump administration, given the views expressed by the president-elect.

New York to revive driver congestion charge plan, drawing Trump ire
New York to revive driver congestion charge plan, drawing Trump ire
by  AFP

New York said Thursday it will revive a controversial scheme to charge drivers entering parts of the city, a first in the United States, putting local authorities on a collision course with President-elect Donald Trump. Republican lawmakers have called on Trump to intervene in the case to terminate the revived plan, with the former president previously vowing to kill the scheme if elected.

'Harness the now': British singer Imogen Heap embraces AI
'Harness the now': British singer Imogen Heap embraces AI
by  AFP

Unlike the bulk of her peers, Grammy-winning British singer Imogen Heap is embracing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in her music as well to set up a music collaboration platform. - Stop the steal - Heap is also working with start-up Jen, a platform for generating music using AI, which advocates respect for copyright.

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