TLDR: U.S. tightens control on Nvidia’s China exports, PlayStation pulls Discovery series, OpenAI’s controversial chip deal, UK nuclear breach, Amazon’s SpaceX contract, KISS goes virtual.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “Nvidia, Just Stop It” by TechLinked
Key Takeaways:
- U.S. Government’s Concern with Nvidia: The U.S. government is increasingly frustrated with Nvidia’s exploitation of loopholes in export restrictions to China.
- Chip Redesign for China: Nvidia has been redesigning chips and creating new models specifically for the Chinese market to circumvent U.S. restrictions.
- Commerce Department’s Stance: U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo emphasized the need for more resources to control the export of advanced silicon to China.
- PlayStation and Discovery TV Series: PlayStation is removing over 1,300 seasons of Discovery TV series from their store, even from customers who have already paid, due to licensing issues.
- Warner Bros. Discovery’s Role: Warner Bros. Discovery’s actions of deleting series and cancelling movies for tax write-offs are highlighted.
- OpenAI’s AI Chip Purchase: OpenAI agreed to buy $51 million worth of AI chips from Rain AI, a company in which OpenAI CEO Sam Altman is personally invested.
- Board Conflict at OpenAI: There’s mention of a conflict within OpenAI’s board regarding Altman’s communication and decisions.
- UK Nuclear Facility Security Breach: UK’s Sellafield nuclear facility faced multiple cybersecurity breaches since 2015, with suspected involvement of Russian and Chinese groups.
- Amazon’s Deal with SpaceX: Amazon signed a deal with SpaceX for satellite deployment, despite previous legal concerns over choosing SpaceX’s competitors.
- KISS Replacing Themselves with Virtual Avatars: The rock band KISS announced they will replace themselves with virtual avatars created by Industrial Light & Magic after their tour.
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