China Effectively Blocks Nvidia H200 AI Chips Amid U.S.–China Tensions
China has told customs and tech firms to stop buying Nvidia’s powerful H200 AI chips, signaling a de facto ban amid rising U.S.–China tech tensions.
China has told customs and tech firms to stop buying Nvidia’s powerful H200 AI chips, signaling a de facto ban amid rising U.S.–China tech tensions.
Uber unveils autonomous robotaxi with Lucid and Nuro at CES, powered by Nvidia tech. Bay Area launch planned for 2026 with testing already underway.
Aeva's 4D LiDAR technology selected for NVIDIA's autonomous vehicle platform, targeting 2028 production for Level 4 self-driving capabilities.
ByteDance to increase AI chip spending to 100 billion yuan ($14 billion) in 2026, up from $85 billion yuan in 2025, while developing its own processors to reduce costs.
Nvidia is reportedly negotiating to buy AI21 Labs for up to $3 billion, primarily for its 200-strong AI talent pool, marking another major Israeli tech acquisition.
SoftBank acquires DigitalBridge for $4 billion to expand AI infrastructure including data centers and connectivity networks. Deal expected to close in late 2026.