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America Didn't Lose Its Rare Earth Industry. It Sold It.
U.S. sold rare earth industry to China for economic gain, now faces supply chain risks.
Default · 2m
Super Micro contractor pleads guilty to AI server smuggling
A fixer for the server maker admitted to diverting two point five billion dollars of US AI chips to China in violation of export controls.
The Next Web · 1m
ASML's AI and China Demand Drive Semiconductor Growth
ASML's semiconductor equipment sales surge as AI and China policies shape future demand.
Alphastreet - Earnings Decoded. Market Intelligence Delivered · 1m
Trump and Xi weigh AI safety but neither wants to slow down
As the U.S. and China meet to discuss AI risks, both countries remain locked in competition over chips and model development.
CNBC · 2m
America must compete and cooperate with China on AI
The U.S. needs to outpace China technologically while working together on AI safety risks that threaten both nations.
TIME · 2m
US arrests CEO over $300M Nvidia chip smuggle to China
Greg Lui allegedly used false paperwork to divert export-controlled servers through Southeast Asia to Chinese firms, exposing gaps in Nvidia's compliance oversight.
Ars Technica · 4m
China expands fentanyl chemical controls before Trump talks
Beijing tightens export permits on drug precursors ahead of White House meeting with Trump.
Fortune · 1m
Huang's grip on Trump reshapes AI chip sales to China
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has become Trump's closest adviser on AI, steering policy toward looser China restrictions and away from safety concerns.
Ars Technica · 3m
Nvidia CEO becomes Trump's closest AI advisor
Jensen Huang's influence over White House AI policy is reshaping the safety debate.
CNBC · 2m
Trump's AI race obsession may backfire with China
US-China talks on AI safety risk becoming theater if they ignore real risks and focus on winning a nonexistent race.
Ars Technica · 3m
How the US lost control of rare earths to China
America's dependence on Chinese processing of critical minerals has become a geopolitical weapon.
Ars Technica · 2m
Manus eyes $4B valuation after Meta deal falls through
Chinese AI startup Manus is raising $500M at a $4B valuation after Beijing blocked its acquisition by Meta over export control concerns.
TechCrunch · 1m
Why China now controls the world's rare earth supply
The U.S. abandoned rare earth processing to China decades ago. Now Beijing weaponizes that dependence against American military and industry.
The Conversation · 3m
How to make the U.S.-China AI race less dangerous
Instead of sweeping restrictions, the U.S. and China should focus on practical safety measures and crisis communication to prevent AI incidents from spiraling into conflict.
TIME · 2m
Huawei's new Kirin chip, minus America
Huawei says the Kirin 9050 Pro contains no US technology, but the machines that made it tell a different story.
TechRadar · 2m
China now controls who leaves, not just what ships
Beijing extended tech export controls to people, and the exit gate is the new chokepoint for engineers and executives.
CNBC · 2m
Saudi's AI champion goes looking for outside money
Humain was built on sovereign cash, and now it needs public markets, foreign partners and American chips to finish the job.
Fortune · 2m