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Clean Energy Surge Defies Policy Headwinds with Record Growth

Clean energy development continues to accelerate even amid policy shifts aimed at restricting the sector. S&P Global Energy projects that capacity additions will reach a record 45 gigawatts this year, highlighting the momentum behind renewable energy deployment. The growth reflects strong underlying market forces, including declining costs for

Nvidia and Supermicro Employees Charged in AI Server Export Scheme to China

Federal prosecutors have charged employees of both Nvidia and Supermicro in connection with an alleged scheme to illegally export AI servers to China, according to reports from Ars Technica and Al Jazeera. The charges center on a Nvidia senior manager who has been linked to the smuggling operation. The scheme

XPENG's IRON Humanoid Robot Signals Growing Automotive-Robotics Convergence

XPENG, the Chinese electric vehicle maker known for its smart cars, has entered the humanoid robotics space with its IRON robot platform. The development has drawn significant venture interest, with reports indicating the project is securing what some observers are calling record-level funding for physical AI ventures. The move reflects

Nine Individuals Indicted in Taiwan for Alleged Illegal Export of Nvidia B300 GPUs to China

Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted nine individuals for their alleged involvement in smuggling Nvidia B300 GPUs to China, according to court documents and news reports. The B300 chips represent some of Nvidia's most advanced AI accelerators, subject to export controls aimed at restricting China's access to high-end

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NHTSA Expands Investigation Into GM Electric Vehicle Brake Failures

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is expanding its investigation into brake problems affecting certain General Motors electric vehicles. The inquiry comes after reports of serious brake failures that have raised safety concerns among vehicle owners and regulators alike. In at least one documented incident, the driver of a

US Power Demand Reaches Record Levels as AI Infrastructure Expands

The surge in artificial intelligence is placing unprecedented strain on the US power grid, with electricity demand reaching record levels according to recent reports. The expansion of AI capabilities requires substantial computational resources, which in turn demand significant power from data centers and related infrastructure. This trend is contributing to

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Taiwan Reportedly Indicts NVIDIA Employees Over Alleged Prohibited AI Server Exports to China

According to reports, Taiwanese authorities have indicted employees of NVIDIA, the American chipmaker, over allegations they exported prohibited AI servers to China. The indictment comes at an interesting juncture, as the U.S. has recently taken steps to relax certain restrictions on AI chip exports to China. The case underscores