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China Snubs NVIDIA's AI Chips, Tensions Escalate with US

Aug 22, 2025

Engadget

China escalates tensions with the US by discouraging local firms from purchasing NVIDIA's H20 AI chips, finding US commerce secretary's remarks about limiting China's access to advanced chips 'insulting', as NVIDIA develops a new chip for the Chinese market.

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FieldAI secures $400M+ to power robot 'brains' with AI models

Aug 21, 2025

Axios

FieldAI, backed by Jeff Bezos and Nvidia, secures over $400 million to develop AI 'brains' that control third-party robots using models trained on real-world data, powering the next generation of intelligent robotics.

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Google Unveils Gemini, AI Assistant for Smart Homes

Aug 21, 2025

Google

Google launches Gemini, an advanced AI assistant for smart homes, replacing Google Assistant with capabilities to comprehend intricate commands, effortlessly control connected devices, and provide personalized guidance through Gemini Live for tasks like cooking and troubleshooting.

Consumer Products Hardware

Google Unveils Pixel 10 with Tensor G5 Chip, Gemini Nano AI, and Innovative Features

Aug 21, 2025

Google

Google unveils the Pixel 10 with the cutting-edge Tensor G5 chip, Gemini Nano AI model, and innovative features like Magic Cue, Voice Translate, writing assistance, music creation tools, and visual guidance from Gemini Live.

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Trump Authorizes AI Chip Sales to China for 15% Revenue Share, Raising Security Concerns

Aug 20, 2025

Fortune Asia

In a controversial move raising security concerns, President Trump authorizes Nvidia and AMD to sell advanced AI chips to China in exchange for a 15% revenue share, redefining U.S. export control policy as a bargaining chip for economic gain.

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SoftBank Injects $2 Billion into Intel, Acquiring 2% Stake as Chipmaker Battles Nvidia in AI Race

Aug 19, 2025

CNBC

SoftBank injects $2 billion into Intel, acquiring a 2% stake as the chipmaker battles Nvidia in the AI race, with Intel shares rising 6% on the investment announcement.

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SoftBank Injects $2 Billion into Intel, Shares Surge 6%

Aug 19, 2025

CNN

SoftBank, the Japanese tech conglomerate, injects a massive $2 billion investment into Intel, the American semiconductor giant, sending Intel's shares soaring 6% in after-hours trading as the struggling chipmaker receives a much-needed financial boost.

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White House Mulls 10% Intel Stake as Chipmaking Push Intensifies

Aug 19, 2025

Fox Business

The White House is considering taking a 10% stake in Intel as part of its push to bolster domestic chipmaking and national security, fueling a recent 18% rally in Intel's stock.

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SoftBank Injects $2 Billion into Intel, Boosting U.S. Chip and AI Ambitions

Aug 19, 2025

Ainvest

In a major move, SoftBank injects $2 billion into Intel at $23/share, bolstering U.S. semiconductor self-sufficiency and AI ambitions, supporting Intel's 18A chip manufacturing node and AI roadmap to compete with TSMC, NVIDIA, and AMD amidst intense competition, government subsidies, and geopolitical factors.

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SoftBank Invests $2 Billion in Intel, Bolstering Semiconductor Innovation

Aug 19, 2025

SoftBank Group Corp.

SoftBank Group Corp. invests $2 billion in Intel at $23 per share, deepening their commitment to semiconductor innovation and AI technology in the United States.

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