# technology & innovation (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover technology & innovation. Page: Feed: --- ## [Moral Expertise and the Conflict at the Smithsonian](https://www.aei.org/domestic-policy/moral-expertise-and-the-conflict-at-the-smithsonian/) _2026-08-21 · Christian Alejandro Gonzalez · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ Over the past year, the Trump administration has pressured the Smithsonian to remove progressive ideology from museum exhibits and the various supplementary materials it puts out (e.g., its press releases, the guides it makes for educators, and so on). Many Smithsonian officials feel besieged. The post Moral Expertise and the Conflict at the Smithsonian appeared first on American Enterprise… ## [Joumana Dammous-Salamé receives France’s Chevalier distinction for her contribution to the hospitality industry](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/joumana-dammous-salame-honored-chevalier-distinction/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=joumana-dammous-salame-honored-chevalier-distinction) _2026-08-21 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ It gives us the utmost pleasure to announce that Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, was honored by the Federation of Businessmen for Support and Development (IRADA) for her exceptional contribution to improving and developing the tourism sector and the hospitality industry in Lebanon. The post Joumana Dammous-Salamé receives France’s Chevalier distinction for her… ## [President Trump Pivots to Asia](https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/president-trump-pivots-to-asia/) _2026-08-20 · Kori Schake · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ What the Trump Administration has done is down-play the importance of a negotiated agreement with Iran (it had previously, fictitiously, claimed negotiations were ongoing only to have that repudiated by Iran), shift focus from military to economic pressure on Iran, and create a news sensation in another geographic theater. The post President Trump Pivots to Asia appeared first on American… ## [Medicare’s Access Model Is a Worthy Experiment](https://www.aei.org/health-care/medicares-access-model-is-a-worthy-experiment/) _2026-08-20 · James C. Capretta · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ Despite the uncertainty around its ultimate results, ACCESS should be given a chance to succeed. After decades of improved treatment of acute conditions, the Medicare population is living longer but with more chronic disease. New technology might improve the management of the symptoms of these conditions. The potential payoff more than justifies the risk of potentially doing no better than the… ## [Regulating AI in an Age of Global Competition](https://www.aei.org/technology-and-innovation/regulating-ai-in-an-age-of-global-competition/) _2026-08-20 · Shane Tews · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ Shane is joined by Adam and Milton to discuss the ongoing debate over AI governance. The post Regulating AI in an Age of Global Competition appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI . ## [Saudi Arabia’s next hospitality chapter with Dr. Tong Yin, founder and CEO of InsightBridge Global](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/saudi-arabia-next-hospitality-chapter/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saudi-arabia-next-hospitality-chapter) _2026-08-19 · Dr. Tong Yin · Hospitality News Magazine_ Vision 2030 has added new destinations, business events and entertainment to the kingdom’s established religious tourism offerings. Yet high occupancy does not always translate into profit. Dr. Tong Yin, founder and CEO of InsightBridge Global, examines what it takes to convert demand into lasting owner returns. The post Saudi Arabia’s next hospitality chapter with Dr. Tong Yin, founder and CEO of… ## [From kitchen to camera with Sadam Emad, chef and TV personality at Roya TV](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/kitchen-camera-sadam-emad-chef-tv-personality-roya-tv/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kitchen-camera-sadam-emad-chef-tv-personality-roya-tv) _2026-08-19 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ From recipes to real connection, Sadam Emad, chef and TV personality at Roya TV, proves that sometimes the secret ingredient is simply being yourself on camera. The post From kitchen to camera with Sadam Emad, chef and TV personality at Roya TV appeared first on Hospitality News Magazine . ## [Fares Daghlas, GM of W Riyadh – KAFD, charts a new dawn for Riyadh’s luxury hospitality](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/fares-daghlas-gm-w-riyadh-charts-a-new-dawn-riyadh-luxury-hospitality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fares-daghlas-gm-w-riyadh-charts-a-new-dawn-riyadh-luxury-hospitality) _2026-08-19 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ Riyadh is entering a new era where luxury extends far beyond accommodation. As lifestyle-driven hospitality gains momentum, Fares Daghlas, general manager of W Riyadh – KAFD, uncovers what makes the Saudi capital a year-round global destination. The post Fares Daghlas, GM of W Riyadh – KAFD, charts a new dawn for Riyadh’s luxury hospitality appeared first on Hospitality News Magazine . ## [Jordan advances religious tourism plans](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/jordan-advances-religious-tourism-plans/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jordan-advances-religious-tourism-plans) _2026-08-19 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ Jordan is stepping up preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ’s baptism in 2030. The kingdom plans major projects around the baptism site to boost Christian pilgrimage and religious tourism. The projects will also improve visitor services while protecting the site’s religious, historical and environmental value. The post Jordan advances religious tourism plans appeared first on… ## [Restaurant financing: Exploring funding options for food businesses](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/restaurant-financing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-financing) _2026-08-18 · EHL Insights · Hospitality News Magazine_ EHL Insights highlights key funding strategies for food entrepreneurs, outlining practical financing options to help launch, grow and scale restaurant businesses. The post Restaurant financing: Exploring funding options for food businesses appeared first on Hospitality News Magazine . ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/iOfONAJl0zwr) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Trump’s Posts May Prove Comey’s Vindictive and Selective Prosecution Claims](https://www.aei.org/technology-and-innovation/trumps-posts-may-prove-comeys-vindictive-and-selective-prosecution-claims/) _2026-08-18 · Clay Calvert · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ James Comey’s recent motion to dismiss his seashells threats indictment on vindictive and selective prosecution grounds relies partly on President Trump’s own social media posts. This motion to dismiss is separate from another Comey filed in late July arguing that his Instagram “86 47” post is not an unlawful threat of violence but instead constitutes constitutionally safeguarded political… ## [11 influential hoteliers, 60+ new projects](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/influential-hoteliers-new-projects/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=influential-hoteliers-new-projects) _2026-08-18 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ Across the Middle East, hotel brands are expanding at pace, with ambitious new openings reshaping the region's hospitality landscape. From luxury coastal resorts and heritage-inspired retreats to midscale properties in secondary cities, operators are growing their portfolios at every level of the market. Here, 11 industry leaders share their pipelines and the people-first thinking behind them. The… ## [Quo Vadis Hispania? Part Two](https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/quo-vadis-hispania-part-two/) _2026-08-17 · Nicholas Eberstadt · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ the steady inflow of immigrants over the past generation has also necessarily transformed Spain’s demography. Immigrants and their descendants now account for a very substantial share of Spain’s under-40 population. And not all newcomers (and their descendants) seem to be assimilating well. The post Quo Vadis Hispania? Part Two appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI . ## [Shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector with Maher Abou Nasr, MD, IMEA at IHG](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/saudi-arabia-maher-abou-nasr-ihg-hotels/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=saudi-arabia-maher-abou-nasr-ihg-hotels) _2026-08-17 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ As Saudi Arabia accelerates its Vision 2030 ambitions, the hospitality sector is entering a new era of investment, innovation and destination development. Maher Abou Nasr, MD, IMEA at IHG Hotels & Resorts, tells us more about what is shaping the kingdom’s hospitality landscape. The post Shaping the future of Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector with Maher Abou Nasr, MD, IMEA at IHG appeared first on… ## [The architecture of flavor and the science of cooking with chef Shaheen](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/founder-yaba-iraqi-chef-shaheen-science-cooking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=founder-yaba-iraqi-chef-shaheen-science-cooking) _2026-08-17 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ As founder of YABA Modern Iraqi, chef Shaheen has built a distinctive approach to cooking that combines respect for tradition with a fascination for how food works. Drawing on his background in architecture, he uncovers the science behind cooking. The post The architecture of flavor and the science of cooking with chef Shaheen appeared first on Hospitality News Magazine . ## [Designing AI payments From A new-build advantage](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/designing-ai-payments-from-a-new-build-advantage/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=designing-ai-payments-from-a-new-build-advantage) _2026-08-17 · Monica Eaton · Hospitality News Magazine_ The way hotel guests pay is changing, as systems increasingly book, order and settle up on their behalf. Across the region, a wave of new properties has the chance to design for it from the outset. Monica Eaton, CEO of Chargebacks911, explains why that window matters and how to use it well. The post Designing AI payments From A new-build advantage appeared first on Hospitality News Magazine . ## [Bessent’s Quixotic Attempt to Strengthen the Yen](https://www.aei.org/economics/bessents-quixotic-attempt-to-strengthen-the-yen/) _2026-08-17 · Desmond Lachman · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ Churchill said that you can always count on the Americans to do the right thing after they have exhausted all the other possibilities. We must hope that the same is true of Mr. Bessent. Now that unsupported US-Japanese foreign exchange intervention has failed, maybe he will consider getting the Japanese to try foreign exchange intervention supported by serious budget reform. The post Bessent’s… ## [4 Hyatt new openings slated for 2026 in the MENA region](https://www.hospitalitynewsmag.com/hyatt-regional-growth-2026-hotel-openings/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hyatt-regional-growth-2026-hotel-openings) _2026-08-17 · Rita Ghantous · Hospitality News Magazine_ Hyatt is expanding its presence across the Middle East and Africa with a series of hotel openings in 2026, adding new luxury, wellness and full-service properties to its growing regional portfolio. The post 4 Hyatt new openings slated for 2026 in the MENA region appeared first on Hospitality News Magazine . ## [Age Gating, Indian-Style](https://www.aei.org/technology-and-innovation/age-gating-indian-style/) _2026-08-14 · Bronwyn Howell · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ The Indian experience with digital identity verification using Aadhaar may prove informative if the need to ensure child social media safety is seen to be sufficiently important to necessitate the use of state-mediated identity tools to enforce compliance—even if those tools come with potential risks to privacy. The post Age Gating, Indian-Style appeared first on American Enterprise Institute -… ## [Here Come the Cyber Privateers](https://www.aei.org/economics/here-come-the-cyber-privateers/) _2026-08-13 · James Pethokoukis · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ Some cybersecurity experts have already likened the effort to how the British government during the "long eighteenth century" from the late 1600s to the early 1800s commissioned private naval forces to raid enemy merchant shipping. The post Here Come the Cyber Privateers appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI . ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/mrtiEsE2wYVx) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Quo Vadis, Hispania? Part One](https://www.aei.org/foreign-and-defense-policy/quo-vadis-hispania-part-one/) _2026-08-13 · Nicholas Eberstadt · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ Many troubling questions about the Ceuta affair remain unanswered—including just how a surprise operation of this scale could have taken place in the first place. But this surge of unwelcome illegal immigration also shines a spotlight on Spain’s established official policies for welcoming the legal mass influx of immigrants. The post Quo Vadis, Hispania? Part One appeared first on American… ## [“Buy Right”: Momentum Faces Silos](https://www.aei.org/economics/buy-right-momentum-faces-silos/) _2026-08-13 · Charles N. Kahn III · American Enterprise Institute – AEI_ The policy needs to be dynamic by design rather than static by statute: a platform working across payers drawing on electronic records and claims in real time. Technology is there; data is there. Is there will for a reset? The post “Buy Right”: Momentum Faces Silos appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI .