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US prosecutors suspect OBON Corp., central to Thailand's national AI strategy, of smuggling billions in Nvidia-equipped Supermicro servers to China. Alibaba is among the end customers.
The Next Web (TNW) · 133d ago
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang said he would gladly join President Donald Trump on an upcoming China visit if invited. This signals no offer has been extended yet to the leader of America's most valuable company.
Bloomberg Technology · 133d ago
Tech billionaire Chen Tianqiao’s AI startup MiroMind is suspending MiroThinker services in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The decision follows the Meta and Manus saga amid rising geopolitical tensions.
SCMP Technology · 134d ago
Rivian is considering self-developing LiDAR sensors using Chinese technology or joint ventures to balance cost and US compliance. CEO RJ Scaringe notes China's dominance in affordable solid-state LiDAR from firms like Hesai and Robosense.
虎嗅 · 135d ago
Beijing insists Meta unwind its deal with a Chinese AI startup. This reversal deepens the geopolitical rift between China and Silicon Valley.
New York Times Technology · 141d ago
A data center developer has paused its Middle East projects due to war damage. The damage is uninsurable, forcing tech companies to rethink their expansion plans in the region.
Ars Technica AI · 142d ago
Beijing authorities ordered Meta to unwind its $2 billion takeover of Chinese AI startup Manus. Once hailed as a Silicon Valley challenger, Manus is now a cautionary tale for Chinese entrepreneurs amid backlash against Meta.
Bloomberg Technology · 142d ago
Iran’s strike on SABIC’s Jubail petrochemical complex halted production of resin for PCB laminates. Prices surged 40% in April per Goldman Sachs.
The Next Web (TNW) · 144d ago
Neither computing power nor electricity determines the US-China AI competition's outcome. The article identifies a different ultimate variable.
钛媒体 · 144d ago
Oxford Economics research reveals China benefits from the US's $2 trillion AI-driven data center boom despite Washington's tech restrictions. The surge ripples through Asian supply chains, with up to 75% of costs linked to semiconductors and servers.
SCMP Technology · 157d ago
China, the U.S., Russia, and other nations are intensifying competition over AI-backed weapons and military systems. This buildup mirrors the dawn of the nuclear weapons era.
New York Times Technology · 159d ago
UAE's leading AI firm G42 is continuing its expansion despite regional infrastructure attacks linked to the Iran war. The company states its data center campus remains on track.
Bloomberg Technology · 162d ago
The New Yorker exposed OpenAI's internal discussions on a controversial 'crazy' strategy, likened to a Call of Duty villain provoking world superpowers against each other. The long-form investigation into CEO Sam Altman reveals dramatic internal debates at the AI giant.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 164d ago
Iran has announced plans to target U.S.-linked 'Stargate' AI data centers with missile strikes. This threat emerges as the conflict between the U.S.
TechCrunch AI · 165d ago
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards named 18 US tech firms as military targets via Sepah News at 8pm Tehran time Tuesday. The statement targets server farms, cloud regions, and corporate campuses.
The Next Web (TNW) · 170d ago
IQE CEO Jutta Meier warned that China controls 70% of a material needed by the AI industry, creating a supply-chain vulnerability. The Cardiff-based Welsh chipmaker recently reported a 40% revenue increase, while its shares have risen 849% this year.
The Next Web (TNW) · 10d ago
Chinese open-source models are increasingly being treated as reference points in the global AI landscape. The article highlights MiniMax as a model selected by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
钛媒体 · 13d ago
Sungrow’s market value fell below RMB 200 billion amid concerns over U.S. power-equipment controls and geopolitical risk.
虎嗅 · 16d ago
A Chinese court froze 2.14 billion yuan, or about $318 million, in assets held by Nexperia BV. The action intensifies the prolonged dispute over control of the Dutch chipmaker and its owner, Wingtech Technology.
Bloomberg Technology · 17d ago
Import AI 471 examines concerns surrounding Hugging Face, alongside discussion of space mining and Five Eyes approaches to AI. The issue also promotes a live event featuring author Robin Sloan.
Import AI · 18d ago
The U.S. is tightening restrictions on foreign-made drones and robots to limit China’s role in strategic technology markets.
TechCrunch AI · 18d ago
This AI weekly roundup covers Changxin Storage’s lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense, backlash over Anthropic’s reportedly opaque interview quota changes, and NetEase’s paid pet-care leave.
InfoQ中国 · 18d ago
Microsoft has substantially reduced its China presence, closing at least 15 offices and joint ventures, moving hardware manufacturing elsewhere, and cutting staff. The retreat reflects worsening US-China geopolitical tensions and a more difficult operating environment.
Computerworld · 24d ago
Elon Musk said China is currently the strongest competitor in artificial intelligence. He also linked the country to his earlier prediction that China would become SpaceX’s most important rival in rocket technology.
cnBeta (Full RSS) · 29d ago
美國勞工統計局預測，2025至2035年總就業將增加約590萬個職位，許多高AI暴露職業仍會成長。AI更可能先拆解傳統崗位中的任務，重新分配人類與機器的工作邊界。
虎嗅 · 9d ago
The report examines metal raw-material industries amid the expansion of AI infrastructure. It argues that global resource competition and strategic balancing are turning AI metals into a new focus of great-power competition.
钛媒体 · 43d ago
Elon Musk suggests that money may become obsolete within a decade due to AI advancements and predicts China will emerge as a leader in the AI sector despite geopolitical tensions.
虎嗅 · 46d ago
The flagship Japan-India high-speed rail project faces significant delays and conflicts over technical sovereignty, with India opting for European signaling and domestic trains. The project's progress is stalled, highlighting the complexities of international infrastructure collaboration.
虎嗅 · 56d ago
This analysis explores how China's economic power and engineering focus could offset hardware limitations in the global AI race. It emphasizes that AI leadership is determined by more than just raw chip performance.
Bloomberg Technology · 63d ago
At the World AI Conference in Shanghai, Xi Jinping emphasized that AI development should be a collaborative international effort rather than a monopoly by a single nation. This statement serves as a strategic positioning of Beijing as a proponent of open and shared technological progress.
The Next Web (TNW) · 63d ago