Conor Cawley

Chicago

Senior Writer at Tech.co

Lead Writer at @TechCoHQ | Producer for @DontTellComedy | stand up comedian | #RavensFlock | pronounces colloquially wrong

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Meta Just Bought a Nuclear Plant to Power Its AI

3 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

Meta is making sure it can handle the energy requirements of AI: The social media giant is signing a deal with a nuclear power plant in Illinois. It’s no secret that modern innovations in AI have put a serious strain on energy infrastructure around the world. The technology uses quite a bit of power and amount of the water needed to cool data systems is nothing if not problematic.
Report: Business Logistics Costs Account for 9% of US GDP

3 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

A new report has found that US business logistics costs add up to approximately 8.8% of the national gross domestic product (GDP). The logistics industry has been through a lot over the last few years. From rampant inflation to the complex and ever-changing tariff situation, there is no shortage of problems facing the supply chain in 2025. The best way to stay ahead is to stay informed on how the industry is progressing, and according to this new report, it’s not by much.
Microsoft Adds More Layoffs by Letting Go of Washington Workers

3 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

Microsoft isn’t done with the layoffs just yet, announcing this week that more than 300 employees in its Washington offices are also being made redundant. Tech layoffs have become a bit too common in recent years, with advancements in AI and economic uncertainty encouraging decision makers to trim the fat at their respective businesses. Microsoft is just one of the companies subscribing to this mentality, laying off a sizable number of employees over the last month.
Mark Cuban: New Companies With New Jobs Will Come from AI

4 weeks ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

The job replacement debate over AI rages on, as entrepreneur Mark Cuban weighs in, stating that the technology is poised to create more companies and more jobs than it erases. Modern iterations of AI aren’t the first technology to create stress over employment. In fact, automation has long been a threat to the career market, with innovations essentially designed to take over human jobs.
Sustainability in Logistics Takes Back Seat to Vehicle Upkeep

1 month ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

The green movement is no longer a priority in the logistics industry, with a recent Tech.co survey showing that business owners aren’t focused on sustainability at the moment. In 2025, the logistics industry is fending off problems left and right. From the stress of tariffs to the looming trucker shortage, the economics of being a logistics business owner are far from relaxing.
Apple Stock Plummets as Trump Threatens 25% Tariff

1 month ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

The power of the president’s tweets is unmatched, with a single post threatening to put a 25% tariff on Apple products tanking the company’s stock. It’s no secret: President Trump wants to Apple to make iPhones in the US. Unfortunately, trade discussions have not gone his way, which is why he took to social media in hopes of putting on the pressure. Well, the pressure is on, with the Truth Social post almost immediately causing Apple stock to drop.
TikTok to Lay Off US Employees in Response to Trumps Tariffs

1 month ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

The tariffs are hitting TikTok, with the popular social media platform informing US ecommerce employees that there would be a number of “personnel changes” in response to lower than expected sales in 2025. It’s been a few months since President Trump announced his tariffs, which have noticeably rocked the boat for businesses around the world. From large corporations to small startups, the economic impact has been nothing if not substantial.
US Copyright Head Fired After Report Finds That AI Breaches Standards

1 month ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

The head of the US copyright office has been fired by President Trump just a few days after publishing a report that said AI often breaches copyright law. Questions about the legality of AI in terms of copyright law are all too common, with some companies even admitting that they need access to copyrighted materials to train their models enough to be even remotely effectively.
DHL Announces Hundreds of Layoffs in California

1 month ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

Shipping and logistics company DHL has announced that it plans to close a package handling facility in response to shifting distribution needs in California. Tariffs are doing quite a number on the logistics business. With ports empty and vehicle costs increasing, the changing economic situation in the US is having a domino effect on businesses across the country. Now, one of the biggest shippers in the world is laying off hundreds and shutting down facilities because of the changing tide.
Click-to-Cancel Rule Enforcement Delayed by FTC

1 month ago | tech.co | Conor Cawley

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has delayed enforcement of the Negative Option Rule — specifically the new click-to-cancel rule — which would require businesses to make it as easy to cancel a subscription or membership as it is to sign up. The President Trump has certainly taken a different approach to governing in 2025, with a wide range of executive orders undoing previous rulings from the past administration.