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Jun 26 2025BUSINESS

Nvidia's Stock Soars Despite Trade Hurdles

Nvidia, the AI chip powerhouse, saw its shares reach a new peak on Wednesday, climbing to $154. 31 each. This marks a 4. 3% increase from the previous day's close, pushing the company's total value to $3. 76 trillion. This makes Nvidia the most valuable company globally, surpassing tech giants like Microsoft and Apple. The stock's rise comes despite ongoing concerns...

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May 08 2025TECHNOLOGY

Trump's New Plan: Easing AI Chip Export Rules

The Trump administration has decided to change its approach to AI chip exports. It plans to replace a rule set by the Biden administration. This rule was supposed to limit the export of AI chips. It would have affected companies like Nvidia and AMD. The Biden rule was criticized for being too complicated. A US official said it was full of unnecessary rules. This mad...

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Mar 26 2025POLITICS

US Tightens Tech Controls on China

The US has taken a firm stand against several tech companies. It has added them to a special list. This list restricts who can access certain technologies. The US claims these companies wanted to use advanced tech for military purposes. These technologies include supercomputing, artificial intelligence, and quantum technology. The list includes over 50 Chinese compan...

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Feb 01 2025TECHNOLOGY

How Did a Budget AI Model Shake Up the Tech World?

Did DeepSeek, a company from China, really get hold of high tech Nvidia chips without breaking the rules? The US is looking into whether DeepSeek used a workaround involving Singapore to get their hands on Nvidia's top chips. This all started when DeepSeek claimed they taught an AI model to do as well as other top models, but for a much lower cost i. e 6 mi...

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Dec 19 2024POLITICS

U. S. Tech Still Ends Up in Russian Weapons

You might think that with all the rules and controls, U. S. technology wouldn't wind up in Russian hands. Surprise! It still does. A report from Senate Democrats says U. S. microchips and other equipment are being found in Russian missiles, armored vehicles, and drones. Why? The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), which is supposed to enforce...

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Dec 04 2024POLITICS

China's Tech Response: Banning Key Materials to the US

Let's talk about China's recent move to ban exports of certain high-tech materials to the US. This decision came in response to the US adding more Chinese companies to its export control list. The materials in question are gallium, germanium, antimony, and super-hard stuff like diamonds. These are crucial for making advanced chips and other tech. China is a big play...

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Dec 03 2024POLITICS

Semiconductor Showdown: US vs China in Tech Race

In a surprising move, the US has put new rules in place to block China from getting advanced chip technology. This is happening right before a new US president takes office. The US is worried that China might use these chips to make better weapons and AI systems. China's leader, Xi Jinping, wants China to be a big tech power, so he's been pushing for them to make the...

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Nov 28 2024BUSINESS

US to Tighten Rules on China's Tech Access

The US government is set to announce new measures on Monday that aim to limit China's ability to develop advanced artificial intelligence. This includes potentially sanctioning around 200 Chinese companies that make equipment for semiconductors and restricting some chip manufacturing plants linked to tech giant Huawei. The US Department of Commerce is also considerin...

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Nov 05 2024CRIME

Virginia Company Accused of Sneaky Tech Exports to Russia

Imagine this: a Virginia-based freight company and its top bosses are in hot water. Why? They're accused of illegally shipping U. S. tech worth millions to Russia. Oleg Nayandin, 54, and Vitaliy Borisenko, 39, are the guys in trouble. They run Eleview International Inc. , a freight consolidation firm. The U. S. says they found sneaky ways to send tech to Russia thro...

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Oct 23 2024BUSINESS

China's Chip Progress: ASML CEO Weighs In

ASML, a key player in the chip industry, recently shared some interesting insights. Its CEO mentioned that China might be able to produce chips using the advanced 5nm and 3nm nodes, but only on a small scale. He explained that this would be done using older technology, which is a bit like trying to drive a sports car with an engine from an old model. With China's dem...

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