Emhoff, Walz Help Kamala Harris Find Chips
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) and Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, appeared to be assisting Harris in her search for Doritos. in post On Channel X, Waltz shared a video that appears to show him spotting a red bag of Nacho Cheese Doritos and handing it to Harris, who was standing […]
When China conquers Taiwan, it'll have a near monopoly on the chips powering every gadget we own
There is no excuse, so let me state it plainly: the United States does not have a competitive domestic computer chip industry and will not have one for the next decade. China occupies Taiwan and takes control of TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world’s first and most important dedicated chip manufacturer). And the United […]
Putin under pressure as Ukraine incursion continues, may give Kyiv bargaining chips in peace talks: experts
Moscow sent troops to the Kursk region in response to Ukrainian forces invading Russian territory, raising big questions for the Kremlin and giving Kiev a major opening. “Given the significant combat power differential in Russia’s favor on the battlefield, it appears likely that Ukrainian forces will switch to, or at least intensify, irregular warfare, taking […]
‘Did nothing to get any chips produced in PA’
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) is under fire for a campaign ad from his Republican opponent that misrepresents his contribution (or lack thereof) to increasing U.S. microchip manufacturing. Titled “Engine” The ad was posted on Casey’s official YouTube channel. The video, filmed last month, shows him speaking about the CHIPS and SCIENCE Act, […]
Oracle Helps China’s TikTok Dodge Government Restrictions on AI Chips
While the US government has tried to keep advanced AI chips out of the hands of Chinese companies, some US companies have found ways around those restrictions, notably Oracle, which has reportedly helped out the communist social media company TikTok by “lending” AI chips to the company. Engadget Report The US has announced it will […]
Elon Musk had Nvidia send AI chips intended for Tesla to X and xAI
Varney & Co. host Stuart Varney discusses whether Elon Musk’s latest tech bet will pay off for investors. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk asks Nvidia to ship Artificial Intelligence (AI) CNBC reported on Tuesday that the chips destined for Tesla will be provided by social media platform X and AI startup xAI. CNBC reported: The company […]
Elon Musk diverts Nvidia AI chips booked for Tesla to X, xAI: report
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has instructed Nvidia to prioritize shipments of AI processors to its X and xAI companies over the electric car maker. CNBC reported: on tuesday. The news suggests Musk is prioritizing artificial intelligence-related developments outside Tesla and comes ahead of a key shareholder vote on his compensation package at the company. “Elon […]
French fries: why chips are off the menu at the Paris Olympics | Life and style
name: french fries. Year: Ironically, it was invented about 300 years ago. In Belgium. exterior: Long and perfect golden colour. Chips, huh? It’s the same idea, but pommes frites are something entirely different. How are they different? It’s just… better. Can you get it in France? Yes, but not everywhere. Where in France are services […]
Gina Raimondo says ‘we’ve out-innovated China’ amid chips war
Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Sunday touted the U.S. industry’s progress in semiconductor manufacturing, declaring that the United States has “innovated” China as the two countries fight to advance domestic technology manufacturing. Semiconductor manufacturing is a major domestic policy priority for President Biden, with Raimondo leading the charge. During his reelection campaign, Biden has repeatedly […]
US fears China could make West dependent on ‘legacy’ chips
China’s expansion of semiconductor production threatens to make societies dependent on the communist regime for computer chips essential to a host of products used daily around the world, U.S. and European officials fear. “Based on China’s own reporting, about 60% of all new ‘legacy’ chips coming to the market in the next handful of years […]