Trump Meets Intel CEO After Resignation Demand US President Donald Trump has met with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, just days after calling for his resignation over alleged conflicts of interest. Despite the recent tensions, Trump praised Tan and described their meeting as “a very interesting one.” Following the news, Intel shares rose 3% in extended trading. Praise After Public Criticism Last week, Trump demanded Tan’s immediate resignation, accusing him of being “highly conflicted” due to his investments in hundreds of Chinese companies, including some reportedly linked to China’s military. Reuters reported in April that such investments are not illegal unless…
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Trump Signals Possible Nvidia AI Chip Sales to China US President Donald Trump has suggested he may allow Nvidia to sell a reduced-performance version of its next-generation Blackwell GPU chip to China. The proposal comes despite strong opposition in Washington from policymakers who fear China could use US artificial intelligence technology to enhance its military capabilities. Critics warn the move could provide Beijing with more advanced computing power, even as the US and China continue their battle for technological dominance. Scaled-Down Blackwell Chips Proposed Speaking to reporters, Trump referred to discussions with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, suggesting the new Blackwell…
Nvidia and AMD to Give US Government 15% of China Chip Sales Revenue Nvidia and AMD have agreed to hand over 15% of revenue from sales of advanced computer chips to China, including Nvidia’s H20 model, a US official told Reuters on Sunday. The arrangement covers chips designed for artificial intelligence applications and comes as part of new export licence conditions. Export Restrictions and Licence Approvals on Nvidia and AMD The administration of US President Donald Trump halted sales of H20 chips to China in April, citing export controls. Last month, Nvidia said US authorities had approved the resumption of…
Shenzhou-20 Crew Advances Science and Technology Work Aboard Tiangong Space Station The Shenzhou-20 crew aboard China’s Tiangong space station has completed a wide range of tasks over the past week, according to the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA). Their activities included unpacking new extravehicular spacesuits, progressing multiple scientific experiments, and conducting important technical tests. Upgraded Extravehicular Suits and Maintenance Work Astronauts Chen Dong, Chen Zhongrui, and Wang Jie entered Tiangong on 25 April this year. Last week, they unpacked two new extravehicular spacesuits — designated D and E — delivered by the Tianzhou-9 cargo craft. The crew carried out performance…
Apple leads rally with $100 billion U.S. investment U.S. stock index futures rose on Thursday, boosted by a tech-led rally and signs that major firms may avoid the impact of President Donald Trump’s latest semiconductor tariffs. Apple shares surged 2.9% in premarket trading, after gaining 5.1% the previous day. The gains followed Trump’s announcement that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in the U.S., raising its total domestic commitment to $600 billion over four years. Trump also introduced a 100% tariff on semiconductor imports. However, the tariffs will not affect companies that manufacture or plan to manufacture in the…
Europe Moves to Safeguard Climate Data as US Pulls Back Scientific Support Governments in Europe are stepping up efforts to collect and protect vital scientific data, responding to growing concerns over the US retreat from climate and environmental research. These moves aim to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-sourced datasets, which have long underpinned weather forecasting, marine science, and climate modelling. Europe Responds to US Budget Cuts in Science The shift comes amid sweeping budget cuts by President Donald Trump’s administration, now back in office. Agencies such as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Environmental Protection Agency, and Centers for…
In a world-first, AI systems developed by Alphabet’s Google DeepMind and OpenAI have achieved gold medals at the prestigious International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), marking a transformative moment in artificial intelligence’s mathematical reasoning capabilities. Held on Australia’s Sunshine Coast, the 66th IMO saw participation from 630 top high-school mathematicians globally. This year, however, it wasn’t just human competitors making headlines. For the first time, AI models crossed the gold-medal scoring threshold, solving five out of six complex mathematical problems—tasks traditionally regarded as the pinnacle of high-school mathematical challenge. Natural Language Reasoning Redefines AI’s Approach to Maths Unlike earlier AI models that…
WhatsApp Likely to Exit Russian Market Amid Growing Restrictions A top Russian lawmaker has warned that WhatsApp should prepare to leave the Russian market, signalling a major shift in the country’s approach to foreign digital platforms. Anton Gorelkin, deputy head of Russia’s parliamentary IT committee, stated that WhatsApp is very likely to be added to a list of restricted software as Russia moves to promote its new state-backed messaging service, MAX. New State-Backed App to Replace WhatsApp Russia’s President Vladimir Putin recently signed a law supporting the development of MAX, a government-backed messaging platform designed to integrate with public services.…
Plants and Insects May Communicate Through Sound, Study Finds Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered that plants and insects might communicate using sound. This finding could open a new chapter in understanding how living organisms interact in nature. The study, published in eLife, shows that female moths can hear ultrasonic distress signals from dehydrated tomato plants. These signals help moths decide where to lay their eggs. Typically, moths choose tomato plants as they provide essential food for their larvae. The research team, led by Dr Rya Seltzer and Guy Zer Eshel from Tel Aviv University’s Wise Faculty of Life…
Trump to Announce $70 Billion AI and Energy Investments at Pittsburgh Summit President Donald Trump will join top US tech and energy executives on Tuesday at the Energy and Innovation Summit in Pittsburgh, where he is set to announce $70 billion in AI and energy investments for Pennsylvania. The event, hosted at Carnegie Mellon University, is designed to position the US as a global leader in artificial intelligence. Big Tech and Energy Leaders Gather to Power AI Growth Executives from companies including Meta, Microsoft, Alphabet, ExxonMobil, BlackRock, and Anthropic are expected to attend. Organised with the help of Senator Dave…