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Reading Time : 3 minutesThe Trump administration is rewriting the rules for chip subsidies by converting CHIPS Act grants into equity stakes, starting with Intel. This approach links taxpayer funding directly to ownership while aiming to secure America’s semiconductor supply chain. Supporters call it bold industrial policy, while critics warn it risks politicizing the industry without solving Intel’s core challenges.
Reading Time : 2 minutesNvidia has announced that its robotics developer ecosystem has grown to two million worldwide. This milestone underscores the company’s role in shaping the future of automation. With GPU-powered tools, simulation platforms, and AI integration, Nvidia provides the backbone for robotics innovation across industries, making autonomous systems more accessible and accelerating their global adoption.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe U.S. is pouring trillions into AI, but rising tariffs on semiconductors could raise server costs by seventy-five percent. While Big Tech can absorb the hit, startups may struggle. AI still fuels growth, adding 0.5% to GDP this year, yet the long-term question remains whether tariffs will derail innovation or spark domestic reinvention.
Reading Time : 2 minutesAnthropic is tightening its AI usage policy, introducing new rules to prevent misuse in cybersecurity, politics, and weapon development. The sharper restrictions aim to protect against hackers, political manipulation, and catastrophic threats while keeping AI aligned with safe deployment. These updates, effective mid-September, highlight the company’s commitment to responsible and secure artificial intelligence.
Reading Time : 2 minutesBig Tech AI stocks, led by Nvidia, Apple, and Microsoft, drive 60% of S&P 500 gains in 2025. Their AI innovations fuel market growth, but reliance on a few giants raises sustainability concerns. Regulatory risks and market concentration pose challenges, urging investors to diversify while navigating the AI-driven economic shift.
Reading Time : 3 minutes The United States has quietly embedded location-tracking devices in certain AI chip and server shipments to detect diversions to China. This covert strategy is part of a wider crackdown on export violations, combining stealth technology, inter-agency coordination, and new legislation that could permanently change the global flow of advanced computing hardware.
Reading Time : 2 minutes From COBOL code powering banks to fax machines in Japan’s public offices, much of our world still runs on technology decades old. Reliable but increasingly hard to maintain, these systems persist due to cultural habits, legal frameworks, and the high risk of replacement—making old tech an invisible foundation of modern life.
Reading Time : 2 minutesThe artificial intelligence surge has sparked an unprecedented wave of wealth creation, propelling tech founders, engineers, venture capitalists, and executives into the
Reading Time : 2 minutesExcerpt: Bitcoin soared above $122,000 today, driven by a U.S. policy allowing 401(k) retirement plans to invest in crypto. The move opens access to trillions in potential capital. While still shy of its $123,091.61 record, optimism is high, with Ethereum holding strong and markets watching for a breakout into uncharted territory.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Michael Saylor has raised eyebrows with his latest forecast, predicting Bitcoin could hit $21 million per coin in 21 years. Tying the figure to its fixed supply, Saylor’s vision builds on past multi-million predictions, all backed by his belief in growing institutional adoption and Bitcoin’s role as a core global financial asset.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Apple will integrate GPT-5 into Apple Intelligence this fall with iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS Tahoe. The upgrade will enhance voice, translation, and visual tools, promising a more seamless and capable experience. However, Apple’s closed developer ecosystem remains a challenge for future AI innovation.
Reading Time : 2 minutesOpenAI’s GPT-5 is now available to all ChatGPT users, from Free to Pro, with faster responses, smarter reasoning, and powerful integrations. Offering modes for both quick chats and deep analysis, GPT-5 reduces hallucinations, boosts performance in benchmarks, and introduces more customization, making it the most versatile AI in OpenAI’s history.
Reading Time : 2 minutes Taiwanese prosecutors have detained three individuals linked to TSMC over suspicions of attempting to steal its 2nm chip secrets. The arrests follow a new law protecting national technologies. This high-profile case could reshape how Taiwan defends its semiconductor industry from foreign and internal threats, as geopolitical tensions continue to grow in the region.
Reading Time : 2 minutes BlackRock has pulled $561 million from Bitcoin ETFs in a major portfolio rebalancing move. While not a complete retreat from crypto, the shift has stirred market speculation and underlined the importance of institutional decisions in the volatile digital asset space.
Reading Time : 2 minutes American Eagle’s stock surged 24% after Donald Trump praised a new ad featuring Sydney Sweeney. The campaign’s viral success and controversy sparked retail investor buzz, momentarily reversing the brand’s recent market decline.
