US-China AI War: Inside the Battle for Global Tech Dominance The world’s two largest economies are locked in a fierce competition to win the global AI race. Benzinga · Aug 9
White House won’t publicly release AI model evaluation framework it reviewed today with Meta, Nvidia, Microsoft, OpenAI, Anthropic, variety of smaller companies It’s unclear why the administration is keeping the framework under wraps, especially following a series of hacks from OpenAI and Anthropic that have spooked the public. Fortune · Aug 4
US closes loophole that allowed Chinese-owned subsidiaries located outside China to buy AI chips — report claims that hundreds of thousands of advanced AI chips have been acquired through BIS blind spot The BIS just issued a clarification that Chinese-owned subsidiaries are included in U.S. export controls, even if they're based outside of China. However, one source said that some companies have been using this loophole to acquire AI chips that estimated to be in the hundreds of thousands. Tom’s Hardware · Jun 1
US takes step to halt Nvidia AI chip shipments to Chinese firms outside China The unexpected guidance suggests the United States' best AI chips may have been making their way to the subsidiaries of Chinese AI firms based in places like Malaysia for almost a year despite broader US efforts to starve Chinese firms of semiconductors needed to develop critical AI capabilities. The Economic Times · Jun 1
US to halt Nvidia AI chip sales to Chinese firms There are fears Chinese companies have taken advantage of a loophole to buy hundreds of thousands of the world's most advanced AI chips. AAP · Jun 1
The US has approved the sale of Nvidia H200 chips to 10 Chinese firms, but sources say they're still waiting for the go-ahead from China itself Nvidia said it had 0% market share in China mere months ago. PC Gamer · May 14
Nvidia's Huang joins Trump's China trip, spurring hopes for H200 deal Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is joining President Donald Trump's visit to Beijing. This inclusion sparks hope in China for progress on selling powerful AI chips. Huang's presence signals a potential shift in the ongoing standoff over these crucial technology sales. The trip aims to foster American business interests abroad. The Economic Times · May 13
Supermicro Stock Crashes 33% After Co-Founder Arrested in $2.5 Billion Nvidia Chip Smuggling Scheme Tied to China Supermicro co-founder Wally Liaw was arrested and charged by federal prosecutors with conspiring to smuggle $2.5 billion in Nvidia AI chip-powered servers to China. Shares of SMCI plunged 33%, erasing over $6 billion in market value. Here's everything investors and the tech industry need to know. International Business Times · Mar 21
‘It means missile defence on datacentres’: drone strikes raise doubts over Gulf as AI superpower Iran’s targeting of commercial datacentres in the UAE and Bahrain signals a new frontier in asymmetric warfare The Guardian - UK · Mar 7
The Longstanding College Football Record That Can Fall in the 2025 Playoff Three programs have the chance to break a cycle of title-winning teams. Sports Illustrated · Dec 31, 2025
9 household projects experts say you shouldn't DIY Before attempting any projects around the house, ensure they don't require professional knowledge, skills, and tools and won't violate any local codes Homes & Gardens · Dec 15, 2023