US demands allies pick AI sides as tech rivalry intensifies
Washington pressures partner nations to commit to US-aligned AI infrastructure, signaling a harder line on cross-border technology partnerships.
Apple builds China-only AI model to comply with local regulations
The company is training a separate AI system for Chinese users, navigating strict government data requirements while the US pressures allies to take sides on AI infrastructure.
Nvidia backs $105B Ohio data center deal
The chipmaker commits to a massive infrastructure investment as AI compute demand outpaces supply across North America.
Google locks in $12.2B chip deal to secure AI supply chain
The search giant secures long-term semiconductor access as competition for advanced chips intensifies among hyperscalers.
Micron bets $10B on AI memory lab
The memory chipmaker doubles down on high-bandwidth memory production to meet surging demand from AI training clusters.