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Craig Singleton, a former U.S. diplomat, is the senior director of the China Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

US Commerce Department probe into chip smuggling halted after Nvidia's involvement

The Commerce Department had been investigating Singapore-based Megaspeed for allegedly smuggling Nvidia AI chips to China. However, the case was transferred to the Justice Department after investigators received an inquiry email from Nvidia's legal counsel.

Beijing Denies Woman Close to Jensen Huang is Chinese Spy

Chinese officials deny Alice Huang is a spy, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs refutes related reports as 'slanderous.' Meanwhile, on Chinese social media, the public seems to enjoy the downfall of Jensen Huang, a tech figure long admired in Asia.

Beijing Denies Woman Close to Jensen Huang is Chinese Spy

Chinese officials deny Alice Huang is a spy, with the Foreign Ministry dismissing related reports as 'slander and smearing.' On Chinese social media, the public appears to enjoy the downfall of Jensen Huang, a tech figure long admired in Asia.

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Picture the cockpit of an aircraft. The pilot checks the instruments to safely guide the plane aloft on her daily route. Every week, ground control uploads software to make the instruments a little better. At first, they just display more accurate data. Then they start to help interpret the instrument readings and offer guidance on how to operate the controls. Within a few months, these nudges and gentle recommendations are essentially flying the plane. The pilot holding the steering column retains her illusion of control but most decisions are effectively made before she even becomes aware of them.

Nvidia CEO's affair with an alleged Chinese spy could be a problem for the economy

It took more than 30 years for Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang to grow his start-up from a minnow of the video game industry to one of the world’s most valuable companies.

Japanese investor SoftBank Group sinks into losses as company's AI hopes falter

TOKYO — SoftBank Group sank into losses for the latest quarter, the Japanese technology company reported Tuesday, as worries about investments in artificial intelligence hurt its bottom line.

Australia Unveils AI Regulator, Considers Taking Some Systems Offline

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed part of his government’s “world leading” standards on regulating artificial intelligence (AI).

Congress’s Permitting Bill Is a ‘Massive Giveaway’ to the AI Data Center Industry, Critics Warn

On Monday, the Senate voted to advance a bipartisan bill aimed at easing the construction of new energy infrastructure. The bill, the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), has a broad base of support, including from labor leaders who contend it will produce thousands of jobs and clean energy proponents who believe it could unlock wind and solar. Its sponsors are hoping to pass the bill before the current Congress ends in January.

Asian stocks rise after technology shares advance on Wall Street

HONG KONG — Asian stocks advanced Tuesday after U.S. stocks rallied, recovering most of their big losses from last week.

Nvidia CEO’s Affair With Alleged Spy Sparks Divided Reactions From Silicon Valley to China

The controversy has sparked White House reactions and prompted debate over whether the incident could undermine U.S. efforts to protect its artificial intelligence (AI) industry from Chinese intelligence operations, particularly given Nvidia’s central role in the global AI supply chain.

How Jensen Huang Became Silicon Valley's 'Rock Star'

As chips become a key component of artificial intelligence, the personal wealth and prestige of executives like Jensen Huang have soared at an unprecedented rate. This has drawn the attention of powerful figures in Washington and the possibility of entanglement in certain scandals.