U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Close China's Backdoor Access

Biden Prepares to Target Chinese Legacy Chips With Trade Investigation

The investigation could result in tariffs on older types of chips from China, though the decision would ultimately fall to Trump.

The New York Times - 5h

45% of Singapore workers fear admitting AI use at work; Singapore's utility costs are high, but not the highest: Singapore live news

AI usage is on the rise in Singapore, but why workers are hiding it? And how do your utility bills stack up against the world? Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

China’s ‘loyal wingman’ drones open new front in competition with US

Aircraft designed to accompany crewed stealth jets could help Beijing challenge American air superiority

Financial Times - 1d

England chip away at New Zealand in Hamilton

England's seamers leave New Zealand 315-9 after the opening day of the third and final Test in Hamilton.

BBC News - 2d

Michael Dell Spent 40 Years Preparing for an AI Boom No One Expected

The man who founded Dell in a Texas dorm room has transformed his company. It’s not just about PCs anymore.

The Wall Street Journal - 3d

Why Microsoft’s New AI May Speed Up Your Company’s Use of New Technology

Leading AI models use a lot of unwieldy code and computing power, but the new Phi 4 model is small enough that companies could run it on their own systems.

Inc. - 3d

A US Navy ship will make its first port call in 8 years in Cambodia, a close ally of China

A U.S. Navy warship will make a port call next week in Cambodia, China’s close ally in Southeast Asia, the first such visit in eight years

ABC News - 3d

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom

Chinese leaders met this week to plot economic policy for the coming year and sketched out plans to raise government spending and relax Beijing's monetary policy

ABC News - 3d

Drone operators worry that anxiety over mystery sightings will lead to new restrictions

The popularity of drones has exploded in recent years, as small unmanned aircraft have become cheap enough for many hobbyists to buy

ABC News - 4d

Ontario to restrict electricity exports to US and bar American-made alcohol if Trump tariffs applied

A senior official in Canada’s most populous province says that Ontario could bar American-made alcohol and restrict electricity to three U.S. states if President-elect Donald Trump imposes sweeping ...

ABC News - 4d

About 1 in 3 US women are accessing family planning services: CDC

About 35 percent of U.S. women ages 15 to 49 said they received a family planning service between 2022 to 2023, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ...

The Hill - 5d

New AI-Powered Tricks Are Coming to iPhones, including Access to ChatGPT

With ChatGPT and ‘Genmoji,’ Apple has officially entered its AI era. Here’s what iOS 18.2 offers.

Inc. - 5d

‘Not there yet’: Sora rollout receives mixed response from AI filmmakers citing inconsistent results, content restrictions

Is Sora worth it now at $20/$200 a month, or are other AI generators with similar or less-expensive pricing structures a better deal?

VentureBeat - 5d

Google’s new Trillium AI chip delivers 4x speed and powers Gemini 2.0

Google unveils Trillium, its breakthrough AI chip powering Gemini 2.0, delivering a 4x performance boost and reshaping AI economics.

VentureBeat - 5d

EasyJet given new access to routes between Italian and German cities

Yahoo News - 5d

Nvidia's stock dips after China opens probe of the AI chip company for violating anti-monopoly laws

Shares of Nvidia have slipped after China said it is investigating the high-flying U.S. microchip company over suspected violations of Chinese anti-monopoly laws

ABC News - 6d

How a Criminal With Close Ties to China Became a New York Power Broker

John Chan was a Chinatown gangster before remaking himself into a powerful force in New York politics — one closely aligned with the Chinese Communist Party.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

US companies lawyer up in preparation for Trump’s trade wars

Legal and accounting firms expect a fee bonanza from efforts to avoid expected tariffs and export controls

Financial Times - Dec. 9

This is the best-performing AI stock this year and it isn’t even close (and it’s not Nvidia)

This company may not have spent as much time in the spotlight as AI chip powerhouse Nvidia, but its stock has soared in 2024.

MarketWatch - Dec. 6

Trump Round 2: How Business Services Companies Are Preparing for the New Administration

Companies that offer HR and IT services are gearing up for four more years of MAGA.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Android Is Now Using AI to Upgrade Your Phone’s Closed Captions

Google is rolling out new features for Android and Pixel devices, including a new memory capability for Gemini and the ability to generate expressive captions for nonspoken audio elements in videos.

Wired - Dec. 5

China’s shift to local chips gains momentum from latest US export controls

Industry associations urge companies to switch, saying US semiconductors are ‘no longer safe or reliable’

Financial Times - Dec. 5

China Takes Harder Trade Stance as Trump Prepares for Office

Faltering U.S. industrial leadership has allowed China to take a harder trade stance as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

Marvell’s stock skyrockets as it’s dubbed the next hot AI chip name

Wall Street is excited about Marvell’s traction in custom offerings and partnership with Amazon’s AWS.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

A New Benchmark for the Risks of AI

MLCommons provides benchmarks that test the abilities of AI systems. It wants to measure the bad side of AI next.

Wired - Dec. 4

South Korea’s tumult is a symptom of China-US strife

As the globalisation-friendly world order fades, its new geoeconomic course is fraught with risk

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Montana Lawmakers Reject Bid to Restrict Bathroom Use for Trans Legislators

The proposal would have effectively barred transgender women from using the State Capitol restroom for female lawmakers. Some Republicans joined Democrats in voting it down.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

China bans exports of key high-tech materials, hitting back at US chip sanctions

China has announced a ban on exports to the United States of gallium, germanium and other key high-tech materials with potential military applications

ABC News - Dec. 3

China bars some mineral exports to US

Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story China bars some mineral exports to US China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

To defend Taiwan tomorrow, we must prepare to sanction China today

Taiwan is reportedly considering a $15 billion military package to strengthen its military against China, while the U.S. and Taiwan have agreed to spend over $2 billion in American weapons ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

China retaliates against latest US chip restrictions

Beijing bans export of materials used in semiconductors and batteries

Financial Times - Dec. 3

China responds to US chip sanctions, banning exports of key minerals

China has banned exports of some rare minerals to the United States as tensions over trade heat up after the U.S. issued new restrictions on exports of certain semiconductor chips and equipment to ...

The Hill - Dec. 3

Senate Democrats prepare to tap leadership for new minority era

Politico - Dec. 3

China bans exports to the US of gallium and other key materials after the US curbs computer chip-related exports

ABC News - Dec. 3

U.S. announces new export controls on China's chip industry

The United States on Monday launched its third crackdown in three years on China’s semiconductor industry, curbing exports to 140 companies.

NBC News - Dec. 3

Asian chip stocks mostly rise, shrugging off new U.S. semiconductor export curbs on China

Shares of major Asian chip stocks mostly rose on Tuesday, shrugging off the U.S. announcing new emiconductor export controls on China.

CNBC - Dec. 3

California legislators return for special session to prepare for new Trump term

California state legislators returned to the state capitol Monday to kick off a special session. Gov. Gavin Newsom called the session in November to prepare for the incoming Trump administration. ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Chip war ramps up with new US semiconductor restrictions on China

Biden administration broadens limits on Chinese access to advanced microchip technology, with Donald Trump expected to go even further . The US has announced new export restrictions targeting ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

U.S. Prepares New AI Chip Restrictions to Close China's Backdoor Access

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