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During the Holiday season, "Buy Now, Pay Later" services have become popular with consumers, despite concerns about rising debt and regulatory scrutiny. The US Transportation Secretary praised the Trump administration for ending "woke" university policies. Venture capitalist Chamath Palihapitiya warned Silicon Valley about the "Stop AI" movement, supported by figures like Senator Bernie Sanders, which is gaining traction among the American public. The US drone industry received a boost after the FCC grounded Chinese competition. Senator Elizabeth Warren is investigating tech giants like Amazon and Meta for potentially passing on costs to consumers. A federal judge blocked Texas from enforcing a child safety law affecting tech companies like Apple and Google. The Trump administration indicated a firm stance on Chinese semiconductors, with tariffs delayed until 2027. China introduced new energy standards for EVs, and ByteDance transferred TikTok's US operations to Oracle to avoid a ban. Chinese companies like Tencent are accessing Nvidia's powerful AI chips despite US export restrictions. Groq partnered with Nvidia to enhance AI inference technology. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. also featured in the news. Read more on Benzinga.com.