Alleged AI chip smuggling case pushes US to demand stricter chip tracking laws

Close-up photo of a high-performance computer chip on a motherboard, symbolizing U.S. investigations into alleged AI chip smuggling.

WASHINGTON — A federal indictment alleging alleged AI chip smuggling to China has intensified calls in Congress for stricter oversight of high end semiconductor shipments, as US officials work to enforce sweeping technology export restrictions.  The US Department of Justice on Thursday charged four individuals with conspiring to illegally move Nvidia’s advanced GPUs to China, … Read more

Asian chip shares tumble as SoftBank leads selloff after Nvidia slump

A digital stock market display showing declines in major technology companies including SoftBank, Nvidia, Samsung and Hynix, reflecting a broader drop in Asian chip shares.

Asian chip shares tumbled Friday in a broad market pullback triggered by Nvidia’s overnight slump, shaking investor confidence despite the US chipmaker’s stronger than expected earnings and optimistic guidance.  SoftBank, a key player in global semiconductor and AI investments, led the downturn with a double digit fall that rattled Tokyo markets. The selloff unfolded hours … Read more

Europe’s chip dreams face new hurdles as TSMC supply chain hits regulatory roadblocks

Europe’s chip dreams and TSMC factory expansion in Germany

Europe’s chip dreams are gaining urgency as geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions push governments to reduce dependence on Asian semiconductor manufacturing.  Germany’s multibillion euro partnership with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company aims to anchor a new ecosystem in Dresden, but suppliers warn that Europe’s regulatory hurdles could challenge the continent’s ambitious plans. For decades, most … Read more

Year End Rally Possible Despite AI Slump and Tech Sector Pressure

Stock market chart showing tech stocks and Nasdaq trends amid AI slump, highlighting potential year-end rally.

Wall Street could still finish the year on a high note, even as technology stocks struggle and the artificial intelligence slump deepens.  The Nasdaq Composite slid 0.84 percent on Monday as major tech names, including Apple, Meta and Oracle, all declined more than one percent. Nvidia, a bellwether for AI growth, dropped nearly two percent ahead … Read more

Google boss warns no company will be immune if AI bubble bursts

Google CEO Sundar Pichai warns no company will be immune if the AI bubble bursts amid soaring investments in artificial intelligence

SAN FRANCISCO — Every company, including tech giants like Google, could face consequences if the current artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom collapses, Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Google’s parent company Alphabet, told the BBC in an exclusive interview.  Pichai described the AI growth surge as an “extraordinary moment,” but cautioned that some “irrationality” had emerged … Read more

US launches $400 million fraud probe into telecom borrowers tied to BlackRock’s HPS

BlackRock headquarters exterior as U.S. investigators launch a $400 million fraud probe into telecom linked loans.

US prosecutors have launched an investigation into a group of telecom companies after BlackRock’s private credit arm reported it lent more than $400 million backed by what appear to be fabricated receivables, according to people familiar with the matter.  The $400 million fraud probe centers on entities connected to Bankim Brahmbhatt, a little known executive … Read more

Trump Affordability Message Faces Scrutiny as President Declares ‘Golden Age’

President Trump speaks at a Washington event as he addresses Trump affordability concerns amid rising consumer prices.

President Donald Trump sought to reassure voters that the United States is entering what he called a “golden age,” even as concerns over affordability continue to overshadow his economic message.  Speaking at a gathering of McDonald’s franchise owners in Washington, the president highlighted what he described as progress in lowering prices and easing regulations, but … Read more

Tesla Optimus robot could help solve surgeon shortages, Musk says

The Tesla Optimus robot performing a precise surgical procedure inside an operating room, using advanced robotic arms and sensors.

NEW YORK — Elon Musk set a sweeping new ambition for Tesla during an event in New York, stating the company’s Tesla Optimus robot could one day perform surgical procedures with precision comparable to human specialists.  Musk said the advancement might help address global shortages of skilled surgeons and expand access to high quality medical … Read more

Boeing nears partnership to bid for international T-7 trainer opportunity

Boeing T-7 trainer jet on runway preparing for international military training missions.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Boeing (BA.N) is close to announcing a strategic partnership to pursue an international sales opportunity for its T-7 advanced trainer, company executives said Sunday, highlighting rising global demand for lightweight military training jets. At a briefing ahead of the Dubai Airshow, Boeing officials confirmed the partnership announcement is expected within … Read more