Patrick McGee
- Features Contributor, Financial Times
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Jensen Huang May Be the Most Dangerous Man in AI
Few people outside of tech knew the name Jensen Huang as recently as Donald Trump’s first term. Today, he leads the only company more valuable than Apple; he’s the biggest celebrity in his native Taiwan; and at the White House gathering of the most prominent names in artificial intelligence last week, he was seated next to the president.
Here Comes ‘Death by AI’
Last week, OpenAI disclosed what it called “an unprecedented cyber incident” after one of its AI agents unexpectedly hacked into the systems of Hugging Face. (via Getty Images) We are getting uncomfortably close to the moment when an AI agent will be capable of evading or eliminating the humans standing in the way of the job it set out to accomplish.
Why Apple Declared War on OpenAI
Why Apple Declared War on OpenAI Two tech giants are duking it out in the courtroom. Who will win? (Illustration by The Free Press; images via Getty) Yes, OpenAI employees may have stolen Apple’s trade secrets. But the lawsuit could also be Apple-style hardball, aimed at crushing its rival’s hardware ambitions before a single product is unveiled. Two tech titans went to war on Friday: mighty Apple and OpenAI.
Can Intel Save America?
Intel Xeon 6 processor. (Illustration by The Free Press; image via Intel Corporation) Semiconductors are the most consequential product of the modern world. If Intel can start making chips as advanced as the Taiwanese do, it could help secure America’s 21st-century economy. A year ago Intel was left for dead, its stock at a 16-year low.
SpaceX Is the Riskiest, Biggest Tech Bet in History
SpaceX Is the Riskiest, Biggest Tech Bet in History Expected as soon as next month, SpaceX is expected to be the largest IPO in history by a long shot. (Illustration by The Free Press) An IPO could value it at close to $2 trillion. Whether it’s worth that depends on how you value Elon Musk’s chances of transforming civilization. There are only two industrial actors in the world attempting to vertically integrate electric vehicles, batteries, chips, robotics, and artificial intelligence.
Will Apple’s New Chief Think Different?
Will Apple’s New Chief Think Different? Apple CEO Tim Cook looks at new products during Apple’s “Awe-Dropping” event at the Steve Jobs Theater on September 9, 2025. (Nic Coury/AFP via Getty Images) John Ternus is taking over from Tim Cook as CEO of the most successful company on Earth. He will need to take risks to keep it that way. Steve Jobs always said Apple was founded at the intersection of technology and the liberal arts.
„Apple w Chinach” - fragment książki. Błędy Tima Cooka w erze Xi Jinpinga - rp.pl
Plus Minus Winą szefa Apple,a nie jest to, że dwadzieścia lat temu uwikłał firmę w działalność w Chinach, lecz to, że nie zdywersyfikował produkcji gdy Xi nasilił represje w kraju i zaczął przyjmować coraz bardziej konfrontacyjną postawę w stosunkach międzynarodowych. Aktualizacja: 17.04.2026 09:42 Publikacja: 17.04.2026 09:40 Najgorsze czterdzieści pięć sekund w karierze Tima Cooka? Gdy w grudniu 2022 r.
Apple at 50: how Asia fuelled its rise to the top
Our collective memory is wrong.
Apple at 50: the roots of a tech revolution
Winston Churchill called it “the most daring and courageous act of the entire war”.
The Surveillance Economy Is Apple’s Legacy, Too
The Surveillance Economy Is Apple’s Legacy, Too Apple’s heritage goes far beyond a product—it’s the complicated legacy of a high-definition camera in every hand, and apps that track individuals 24-7. (Illustration by The Free Press; images via Getty) Now 50 years old, Apple has been central to tech’s greatest advances, and its worst misuses.
Taiwan Can Rescue the World from China
Taiwan Can Rescue the World from China A supercomputing center featuring Nvidia technology is displayed during Hon Hai (Foxconn) Tech Day in Taipei on October 9, 2024. (Daniel Ceng/Anadolu via Getty Images) Taiwanese companies ignited China’s economic miracle. Now they can do it for the rest of the world. Even as the world’s attention is focused on the Middle East, Beijing’s looming threat to Taiwan poses less immediate but potentially catastrophic risks to the world economy.
Taiwan Can Rescue the World from China
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The Drone Age Is Already Here
We have heard so much speculation about a future in which drones will own the skies that we’ve barely noticed that for many people, the drone future has already arrived. Drones are ubiquitous in war zones, routine in disaster response, and in some American towns they quietly deliver burritos, coffee, vaccines, and insulin. Police use them far more often than people—and critically, more than criminals—realize. They are even an instrument of American “soft power” in competition with China.
Tesla’s Robotaxi Bait and Switch
Tesla’s Robotaxi Bait and Switch Elon Musk has abandoned the idea of letting Tesla owners turn their cars into robotaxis. (Illustration by The Free Press; images via Getty and Tesla) Elon Musk called self-driving cars a ‘solved problem’ 10 years ago. So how come he’s still working on it? I’m writing this column in the back of a robotaxi. In San Francisco, this is pretty normal. Last year I clocked up 35 hours in a Waymo, covering 447 autonomous miles over 89 trips.
China’s Robots vs. America’s Chatbots
Our world is in the midst of the greatest expansion of technology and the greatest concentration of wealth in human history. The center of the earth is now Silicon Valley. The central players in this story are a mere handful of companies—Apple, Google, OpenAI, Tesla, just to name a few—that dominate the markets and touch every part of our lives.
Transcript: Trump’s Tech Bros — Can Tim Cook save Apple from the trade war?
This is an audio transcript of the Tech Tonic podcast episode: ‘Trump’s Tech Bros — Can Tim Cook save Apple from the trade war?’ Patrick...
Boek | Apple in China - Patrick McGee
For readers of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look at how Apple helped build China’s dominance in electronics assembly and manufacturing only to find itself trapped in a relationship with an authoritarian state making ever-increasing demands.
Apple Is Too Big to Fail
No need to run to the Apple Store after all. The iPhone and other major electronics were spared President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs”—including 125 percent import levies on China—in an opaque notice from U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday.
Apple in China by Patrick McGee
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Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company
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For readers of Walter Isaacson’s Steve Jobs and Chris Miller’s Chip War, a riveting look at how Apple helped build China’s dominance in electronics assembly and manufacturing only to find itself trapped in a relationship with an authoritarian state making ever-increasing demands. Apple isn’t just a brand; it’s the world’s most valuable company and creator of the 21st century’s defining product. The iPhone has revolutionized the way we live, work, and connect.
Beyond the streets of San Francisco: three spectacular Bay Area runs
San Francisco’s running scene has it all: beaches, trails, forest, elevation and beautiful views.
Robotics offers route for US manufacturing renaissance
Aindrea Campbell knows more than most about high-tech production.
‘A shot across the bow’: how geopolitics threatens Apple’s dependence on China
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‘A shot across the bow’: how geopolitics threatens Apple’s dependence on China
Oops! Something went wrong. Please try again later. Beijing’s restrictions on government use of Apple products and Huawei’s resurgence pose problems for Tim Cook
‘A shot across the bow’: how geopolitics threatens Apple’s dependence on China
In March, Tim Cook was among the first batch of foreign executives to land in Beijing to court high-level officials after the lifting of...
Apple unveils iPhone 15 as it tries to lure consumers into upgrading
Apple unveiled four new iPhone models and two updated Watches in Cupertino on Tuesday, as it attempts to lure consumers in an economy where they are holding on to their devices for longer. Pricing for the new iPhone 15 Pro Max models will start at $1,199 — $100 more than a year ago — reflecting Apple’s strategy of making up for stagnant unit sales with higher average selling prices.
Apple unveils iPhone 15 as it tries to lure consumers into upgrading
Apple unveiled four new iPhone models and two updated Watches in Cupertino on Tuesday, as it attempts to lure consumers in an economy...
Qualcomm strikes new Apple deal on 5G chips
Qualcomm has extended a deal to supply 5G modems for Apple’s smartphones, in a sign the iPhone maker is still struggling to perfect the...
US grants first commercial licences for long-distance drone flights
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US grants first commercial licences for long-distance drone flights
US regulators have granted the first licences for unmanned commercial aircraft to fly well beyond the sight of a pilot, a move seen by...
Apple stock hit by China worries ahead of iPhone 15 launch
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Apple stock hit by China worries ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Investor alarm that China may be cracking down on officials’ iPhone use has knocked $200bn off Apple’s market value, casting a shadow...
Apple stock hit by China worries ahead of iPhone 15 launch
Investor alarm that China may be cracking down on officials’ iPhone use has knocked $200bn off Apple’s market value, casting a shadow over next week’s launch of its latest smartphone. Beijing’s reported curbs on government iPhones, alongside a resurgent Huawei, threaten to derail what should have been a moment of triumph for Apple: unseating Samsung at the top of the smartphone market.
Magic Leap seeks turnaround as Big Tech invests in augmented reality
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Magic Leap seeks turnaround as Big Tech invests in augmented reality
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Here come the driverless taxis
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Here come the driverless taxis
Some of Silicon Valley’s top engineers have spent the last decade writing code for driverless cars to expertly manoeuvre around the most...
AI frenzy tests Big Tech's newfound cost discipline
For tech investors, generative artificial intelligence has fuelled a powerful rally this year, helping pull the entire US stock market higher. While the sector's companies have been only too willing to predict great things from the technology, one thing has been notably lacking: precise forecasts of exactly when generative AI will have an impact on the industry's finances.
AI frenzy tests Big Tech's newfound cost discipline
For tech investors, generative artificial intelligence has fuelled a powerful rally this year, helping pull the entire US stock market higher. While the sector's companies have been only too willing to predict great things from the technology, one thing has been notably lacking: precise forecasts of exactly when generative AI will have an impact on the industry's finances.
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Apple profits rise as services arm surpasses 1bn users
Apple proved resilient in its latest quarter as the number of paying subscribers for its array of digital services crossed 1bn users...
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Apple’s Vision Pro headset attracts investors back to lacklustre sector
Apple’s unveiling of its Vision Pro headset has reignited enthusiasm in virtual and augmented reality start-ups that have been starved of...
Microsoft and Alphabet’s core businesses resilient as they brace for AI costs
Microsoft and Alphabet, Google’s parent, reported greater resilience than expected in their core businesses in the second quarter,...
Alphabet’s digital advertising and cloud revenue rises
A strong performance by Google parent Alphabet’s digital advertisements business helped it exceed analysts’ expectations for quarterly...
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France hits out at Apple over data use for advertising
France’s antitrust authority has issued a formal grievance against Apple, claiming the iPhone maker has abused its dominant market...
Tesla co-founder’s battery recycling start-up closes in on $5bn valuation
Tesla co-founder JB Straubel’s battery recycling start-up is in talks to raise $700mn in a deal that would value it at almost $5bn and...
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