Several converging stories are making headlines, from political boycotts to technological delays and workforce concerns. Democratic governors are planning to boycott a White House dinner, while Apple's revamped Siri launch has been pushed back, and immigration policies are projected to impact the workforce. Additionally, a campaign is urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions.
Democratic governors intend to boycott a White House dinner timed to the National Governors Association's annual gathering, according to reports. The move is a response to President Donald Trump's reported plan to exclude Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Maryland Governor Wes Moore from the event. The Democratic Governors Association (DGA) framed the boycott as a show of unity, stating, "If the reports are true, that not all governors are invited to these events, which have historically been productive and bipartisan opportunities for collaboration, we will not be attending the White House dinner this year."
Meanwhile, Apple's highly anticipated AI-powered Siri revamp has faced further delays. The launch of the new Siri, initially expected with the upcoming iOS 26.4 update in March, has been postponed. According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, some features may now roll out in the May iOS update, or even as late as the iOS 27 release in September. The delays reportedly stem from issues encountered during software testing.
The U.S. workforce is also facing significant challenges. Strict immigration policies are contributing to a projected decline in the workforce. The proportion of employed American adults was already expected to shrink, but declining birth rates and immigration restrictions are expected to create a more than 2 million-person gap in the future workforce. According to a Congressional Budget Office (CBO) outlook report, the U.S. population is forecast to grow an average of 0.3% each year over the next decade, half the growth rate reported last year.
In the tech world, a campaign called "QuitGPT" is urging users to cancel their ChatGPT subscriptions. Alfred Stephen, a freelance software developer in Singapore, subscribed to ChatGPT Plus but grew frustrated with the chatbot's coding abilities. The campaign highlights a substantial contribution by OpenAI president Greg Brockman to President Donald Trump's super PAC MAGA Inc. and also points out that the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) uses a résumé screening tool powered by ChatGPT-4.
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