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Alice Huang Linked to Nvidia’s Biggest Chinese Competitor
CNBC reports that Alice Huang has ties to a major Chinese competitor to Nvidia, adding a new international dimension to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding the chipmaker.
Jensen Huang Resigns From Nvidia After Affairs
Jensen Huang has stepped down as Nvidia’s chief executive after revelations about his personal relationships, marking a major leadership change at one of the AI industry’s most influential companies.
Tighter U.S. Curbs on AI Chip Sales to China May Follow
An explainer from Yahoo Finance Canada says tougher restrictions on AI chip sales to China are likely following Huang’s resignation.
Tony Robbins Urges Workers to Plan for AI-Driven Change
Robbins says people worried about AI taking their jobs should prepare to reinvent their careers as the technology reshapes work.
AI Supports a Theory at the Foundation of Physics
The Economist reports that AI has helped show that a theory underpinning fundamental physics is trustworthy.
United Airlines Blocks AI Agents From Booking Flights
United is preventing AI agents from booking flights, limiting how automated assistants can act within the airline’s reservation system.
The Economist Makes the Case for an AI Crash
The Economist argues that a crash in the AI sector should be expected, raising questions about whether today’s rapid expansion can last.
Jensen Huang Expected to Testify Before Congress on China Chip Exports
Huang is expected to appear before Congress as lawmakers call for a crackdown on chip exports to China, The Guardian reports.
Google Rolls Out Gemini 4 Hydrogen
Google has released Gemini 4 Hydrogen, replacing its 3.8 Flash model, according to Ars Technica.
Google’s AI Glasses Give Meta New Competition
After trying Google’s AI glasses, The Verge reviewer says the product gives Meta a serious competitor in the smart-glasses market.
SpaceX Plans $74 Billion for Data Centers in Texas and Arizona
SpaceX plans to invest $50 billion in an Arizona campus and $24 billion in Texas, expanding the computing infrastructure behind its AI ambitions.
AI Threatens Consulting’s Billable Hours and Graduate Pipeline
CNBC reports that AI is putting pressure on consulting firms’ traditional billing model and the entry-level jobs that have helped train new consultants.
Xbox Leader Sees AI Helping Small Teams Build Larger Worlds
The Xbox leader says generative AI could let smaller development teams create game worlds that currently require hundreds of developers.
Burry Says Nvidia Faces Problems Beyond Huang
Investor Michael Burry argues that Nvidia’s challenges extend beyond the departure of its longtime chief executive.
Chicago Schools Push Back Against Google’s AI Search
Chicago schools told Google they would rather lose access to Search than be required to accept AI, TechSpot reports.
Tech Giants Back German Robotics Startup at $8.5 Billion Valuation
The New York Times reports that major technology companies have invested in a German robotics startup at an $8.5 billion valuation.
AI Voices Make Swatting Calls Harder to Detect
NPR reports that swatters are using AI-generated voices to deceive 911 dispatchers, and the problem is worsening.
AI Pokémon Fan Project Draws Criticism of IP Enforcement
A developer of a Pokémon fan project made with AI is criticizing efforts to curb intellectual-property infringement after spending thousands of dollars each month, Kotaku reports.
CoreWeave Shares Fall as AI Investment Risks Grow
Barron’s says CoreWeave’s stock has plunged and places the company among AI investments facing risks tied to Nvidia.
AWS Offers a Free Cloud Stand-In Built by AI Agents
AWS has introduced a free local version of its cloud environment that GeekWire reports was built from scratch by AI agents.
Sources: CNBC, The New York Times, Yahoo Finance Canada, Yahoo Finance, The Economist, The Washington Post, The Guardian, Ars Technica, The Verge, Eurogamer, 24/7 Wall St., TechSpot, NPR, Kotaku, Barron’s, GeekWire