World Nov 11 How Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's extramarital affair could cause collateral damage in Washington By Josh Boak, Jesse Bedayn, Chan Ho-him, Eileen Ng, Eric Tucker, Associated Press
World Nov 09 China dismisses claims of spy plot involving Nvidia CEO Huang as a smear campaign In a routine news briefing Monday, a Chinese spokesperson rejected claims it used the woman as a spy. By Huizhong Wu, Associated Press
World Dec 09 Watch 6:18 U.S. plans to sell advanced AI chips to China amid economic and security concerns In a move with major implications for national security and the race to dominate artificial intelligence, President Trump announced Monday that he will allow Nvidia to sell its H200 computer chip — an advanced chip used for developing A.I. —… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Sep 19 What you need to know about the government's 10% stake in Intel Though the government has purchased portions of U.S. companies before, in recent history it was typically to save major corporations and protect the economy. By Hannah Grabenstein
Politics Aug 20 What to know about Trump's bid for the U.S. government to own a piece of Intel The Trump administration is in talks to secure a 10% stake in Intel in exchange for converting government grants that were pledged to Intel under President Joe Biden. By Michael Liedtke, Associated Press
Aug 07 Trump says Intel's CEO must resign, sending its stock tumbling By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press President Donald Trump made a social media post after Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary expressing concern over CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s investments and ties to semiconductor firms that are reportedly linked to the Chinese Communist… Continue reading
Aug 06 Trump says he plans to put 100% tariff on computer chips, likely increasing electronics costs By Josh Boak, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely raising the cost of electronics, autos, household appliances and other goods deemed essential for the digital age. Continue reading
Jan 13 WATCH: White House holds news briefing as Biden administration proposes new rules on exporting AI chips By Josh Boak, Matt O'Brien, Associated Press “If it’s China and not the United States determining the future of AI on the planet, I think that the stakes of that are just profound," said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan on Monday. Continue reading
Dec 03 China bans exports to U.S. of key high-tech materials in response to chip sanctions By Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press The 140 companies newly included in the U.S. so-called "entity list" subject to export controls are nearly all based in China. Continue reading
Jan 04 Biden administration announces $162 million to expand computer chip factories By Josh Boak, Associated Press Thursday's funding announcement is the second tied to a 2022 law designed to revive U.S. semiconductor manufacturing. Continue reading