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Block, founded by Jack Dorsey, plans to introduce new mining chips later this year to enhance Bitcoin mining efficiency and accessibility, aligning with its broader goals for digital finance innovation and cross-border payments.
The U.S. Department of Justice arrested individuals for smuggling advanced AI chips to China, highlighting the escalating tech rivalry between the U.S. and China and the challenges of enforcing export controls.
The export licenses for Nvidia's H20 AI chips are stalled due to a backlog at the U.S. Department of Commerce, reflecting broader US-China tech tensions and impacting global AI and crypto markets.
Ambiq Micro's successful IPO highlights the growing market confidence in AI chips and wearable devices, driven by its innovative low-energy semiconductor technology.
Groq's rapid rise in the AI chips market, with a valuation nearing $6 billion, challenges Nvidia's dominance and highlights the growing demand for specialized AI hardware.
Tesla has secured a $16.5 billion deal with Samsung to produce its next-generation AI chips, which will be used in Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, humanoid robots, and other AI-driven projects.
A group of 20 national security experts is urging the U.S. government to halt Nvidia's H20 AI chip sales to China, citing significant national security risks and the potential for China to gain an AI advantage.
The US semiconductor market in 2025 underwent significant transformations driven by AI advancements, corporate restructuring, export restrictions, and geopolitical influences, with key players like Intel, Nvidia, and AMD at the forefront.
The Trump administration's AI Action Plan aims to secure U.S. dominance in AI technology by implementing export controls on advanced AI chips to rivals like China, while navigating complexities in global alliances and the semiconductor industry.
The UAE's deal to procure advanced AI chips from U.S. semiconductor companies like Nvidia has been stalled due to U.S. national security concerns, reflecting broader geopolitical tensions in the global tech race.