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AI Models Strategically Lying to Avoid Modification: New Research

A new study offers some of the first evidence that advanced AI models are capable of strategically misleading their creators during the training process, as reported by TIME. The research, jointly conducted by AI company Anthropic and the nonprofit Redwood Research, reveals that a version of Anthropic's Claude

Biden Administration Considers Executive Order to Expedite AI Data Center Construction on Federal Lands

The Biden administration is drafting a plan to expedite the construction of massive data centers and power plants on federal lands, aiming to bolster the United States' position in the global race for artificial intelligence dominance, as reported by The Washington Post. This initiative comes in response to concerns

Nvidia's AI Boom Collides with US-China Tensions

Nvidia, the leading manufacturer of artificial intelligence chips, is facing a potential roadblock to its global expansion as the Biden administration prepares to implement new restrictions on AI chip sales, reports The New York Times. The proposed framework would tighten control over AI chip exports, turning them into a diplomatic

ByteDance Slash Prices for Advanced AI Model in China's Brutal Price War

ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, has intensified the Chinese generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) market rivalry by slashing the price of its new AI model with "visual understanding" capabilities, reports the South China Morning Post. The new model, part of the company's Doubao family, was introduced

US Probes Nvidia Over Chips in China, Amidst Smuggling Concerns

The US Department of Commerce is investigating how Nvidia, a leading chip manufacturer, has allowed its products to reach China over the past year, reports Reuters, citing The Information. The probe, reportedly triggered by concerns over potential violations of export controls, has prompted Nvidia to engage in spot checks of

Private Equity Firms Pledge China-Free Investments Amidst US Crackdown

More than two dozen private equity firms have pledged to avoid investments in entities based in China and Hong Kong, signaling a growing trend in the US to restrict capital flows to Chinese sectors deemed a national security risk, reports Nikkei Asia. The 33 signatories to the "Clean Capital

Tokyo Electron Shifts Focus to AI as China Slowdown Looms

Japanese chipmaking equipment manufacturer Tokyo Electron is pivoting toward artificial intelligence (AI) to offset a projected slowdown in its Chinese business, reports Nikkei Asia. The company aims to increase the AI sector's contribution to wafer fab equipment (WFE) sales to approximately 40% in the fiscal year ending March

ASML Enlists Former French Finance Minister Le Maire to Bolster European Chip Industry

Dutch semiconductor equipment giant ASML has appointed former French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire as an advisor to its executive board, ASML spokesperson said Thursday. The move reflects ASML's commitment to strengthening Europe's broader semiconductor industry. "We believe that substantial investments in the European semiconductor

ASML, Dutch Tech Firms Pledge $230M for Eindhoven Infrastructure

A group of Dutch technology companies, including chip equipment maker ASML, will contribute approximately $230 million to a fund aimed at developing infrastructure in the Eindhoven region of the Netherlands, reports Reuters. This move aligns with "Operation Beethoven," a government initiative to invest €2.5 billion ($2.7

Sony and AMD Team Up for AI-Powered Gaming Revolution

Sony and AMD, the technology partners behind the PlayStation 5, are deepening their collaboration to develop advanced AI-powered technology for gaming, reports The Verge. This new initiative, codenamed "Project Amethyst," aims to enhance game graphics and gameplay, potentially impacting future PlayStation consoles and beyond. "We have begun