Taiwan's TSMC, the world's biggest chipmaker, warns tariffs on microchips and manufacturing equipment could undermine its plans to expand chip production in the United States, as semiconductor supply chains are global and import restrictions could reduce demand for U.S.-made chips.
DJI, the world's largest drone maker, is racing against a 2025 deadline to avert a potential U.S. ban due to national security concerns, actively lobbying lawmakers and engaging in a fair evaluation process to avoid the ban that could have significant public safety implications.
Nvidia's CEO praises the talent of Chinese AI researchers, warning that overly restrictive US policies like export controls on AI chips could hinder America's ability to lead in AI development amidst healthy global competition.
While AI risks deserve scrutiny, media coverage often sensationalizes dystopian scenarios, influenced by billionaire-backed movements, neglecting nuance; more balanced, evidence-based reporting highlighting diverse expert voices is needed to improve public understanding.
Trump inks $2.2 trillion tech and chip deals with Gulf states, boosting their AI ambitions in exchange for massive investments, positioning Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar as emerging AI superpowers and key U.S. tech allies.
House Republicans controversially proposed a decade-long federal ban on state oversight of AI systems, framing it as promoting innovation but drawing criticism as a 'gift to Big Tech' that disregards consumer privacy and enables deception.
Apple's deep-rooted dependence on China for manufacturing and supply chains, coupled with Beijing's authoritarian control, poses a double-edged sword, granting China significant leverage over the tech giant while making it challenging for Apple to swiftly diversify its operations elsewhere, despite efforts to expand in India and Vietnam.
AI pioneers faced tough questions about the Singularity, the disruptive potential of large language models, and AI's rapidly advancing coding abilities, sparking debates on the future impact of these technologies.
In a bid to ease trade tensions, the U.S. and China have reached a temporary truce, agreeing to suspend most tariffs on each other's goods for 90 days, while cutting the 'reciprocal' tariffs from 125% to 10%, though U.S. duties on Chinese fentanyl imports remain intact.
China surges ahead in semiconductors and biotechnology, accelerating bifurcation of global supply chains and data flows between China and US-led tech ecosystems, exemplified by Huawei's domestic revival despite global hurdles.