Washington, DC--

The White House posted to its website from the Office of Science and Technology Policy a "Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights" noting:

"To advance President Biden’s vision, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy has identified five principles that should guide the design, use, and deployment of automated systems to protect the American public in the age of artificial intelligence."

Click this link to access the Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights.

For Corporate America, Strong U.S. Dollar Cuts Both Ways - WSJ

The strong dollar is making US goods more expensive around the world. 

New York is now No. 1 port in a tipping point for U.S.-bound trade (ampproject.org)

NYNJ moved 843191 TEUs in August, but vessels still waiting for berths.

Kenya makes its first export under the AfCFTA agreement – FREIGHT LOGISTICS MAGAZINE (feaffa.com)

Congratulations! EMTC is speaking on the opportunities for  AfCFTA on October 18 at the 2nd Annual Ecommerce and Logistics Conference (South Africa)

Federal Register :: Quarterly IRS Interest Rates Used in Calculating Interest on Overdue Accounts and Refunds on Customs Duties

A 1099-K Notification from PayPal Alerts Seller to Unanticipated Problem - EcommerceBytes

If the emails says "View Updates to your PayPal Account " take note. Your gross payment for goods and services exceeded $600.  You may owe taxes to the IRS and potentially your state. 

Facebook and Zuckerberg Take Painful Decisions (msn.com)

As a result of stagnant growth FB plans to cut expenses by 10%.  This includes "drastic staffing cuts".   Reportedly FB employees are being asked to re-apply for their jobs under re-structuring efforts. 

Amazon closing, canceling, delaying fulfillment centers nationwide (msn.com)

Nearly 70 facilities impacted by Amazon's decisions

  https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/fedex-to-cut-costs-withdraws-outlook-4956177/

Rail strike averted by tentative deal - FreightWaves

According to various sources, each of over 125,000 rail workers will receive $11K payment when the contract is signed as part of the contract agreement for a cost of over $1,375,000,000 at signing.