NVIDIA is bracing for a $5.5bn hit after the US government tightened export rules to China, requiring the chipmaker to obtain licenses to export its popular H20 AI chip, according to BBC.
The new rules, announced last week, are part of an escalating trade war between the US and China, with both countries imposing steep trade tariffs on each other.
NVIDIA shares dropped almost 6% in after-hours...
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit gathered bright minds, ambitious startups, and key players shaping Europe’s technological future in Brussels. While there, I attended a particularly insightful workshop titled “Seeding Success: Strategies for Early Stage Investment.” Understanding how groundbreaking ideas navigate the challenging path from lab to market is crucial for anyone involved...
As organizations embrace hybrid and cloud-native environments, securing access based on traditional network boundaries is no longer effective. Identity-first security offers a modern approach by shifting the focus from the perimeter to individual users. In this model, identity becomes the new control plane — access to applications, data, and systems is granted only after verifying the...
Wistia has become the first video marketing platform to offer a complete AI-powered localization solution, unveiling new features that translate and dub videos in over 30 languages with lip-sync capabilities. The tools, powered by HeyGen’s GenAI video technology, are now available to all Wistia customers on paid plans, marking a significant step forward in making global video communication...
The European Commission is providing officials traveling to the United States with burner phones and laptops, signaling a new level of distrust between the EU and Washington. The move, first reported by the Financial Times, marks the first time the EU has extended such security measures, previously reserved for trips to countries like China or Russia — to visits to the US.
The European Commission...
Nvidia announced it has started manufacturing chips in Arizona and plans to build AI supercomputers in Texas, marking a significant shift in its supply chain strategy amid rising trade uncertainties. The company’s move brings production of key components for generative AI closer to home as tariffs threaten the cost of overseas manufacturing.
With new tariffs introduced by former President Trump...
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is preparing to sell its AI server assembly plants in Texas and New Jersey, aiming to raise between $3 billion and $4 billion. The company is seeking bids from several potential buyers, including Taiwan-based Compal Electronics, Wiwynn Corp., and US-based Jabil Inc., according to Bloomberg.
The sale comes shortly after AMD’s $4.9 billion acquisition of ZT Systems in...
Meta is resuming its artificial intelligence (AI) training efforts in the European Union (EU) after receiving regulatory approval, allowing the company to use public data shared by adult users across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Messenger. The move comes nearly a year after Meta paused similar efforts due to concerns raised by Ireland’s data protection authority.
What kind of data will Meta...
GPT-4.1 has officially landed in the OpenAI API, introducing a trio of models—GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and GPT-4.1 nano—that outperform their predecessors in nearly every dimension. These models are designed for developers who need better coding skills, stronger instruction following, and massive long-context comprehension, all while reducing latency and cost. The flagship model now supports up to...
The European Innovation Council (EIC) Summit in Brussels brought together over 1,400 people to discuss the future of Europe’s advanced technology. As a jury member for the 2025 EU Prize for Women Innovators, I was particularly impressed by the remarkable talent and dedication of the women celebrated. While the summit offered valuable learning and networking, the award ceremony truly highlighted...