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Reuters : TSMC says the US government has granted the company an annual license to import US chip manufacturing equipment to its facilities in Nanjing, China   —  The U.S. government has granted an annual license to Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (2330.TW) to import U.S. chip manufacturing equipment … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/SGNkwpb via IFTTT

Jeff Horwitz / Reuters : Internal docs reveal Meta's tactics to fend off pressure to crack down on scammers, including efforts to make scam ads “not findable” for regulators and others   —  As regulators press Meta to crack down on rogue advertisers on Facebook and Instagram, the social media giant has drafted a “playbook” to stall them. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/vtTNq34 via IFTTT

Himanshi Akhand / Reuters : Filing: Chinese AI chip startup Biren raises ~$717M in its Hong Kong IPO; institutional and retail tranches were oversubscribed ~26x and ~2,348x, respectively   —  Chinese AI chip startup Shanghai Biren Technology (6082.HK) has raised HK$5.58 billion ($716.85 million) in its Hong Kong initial public offering … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/xgv7HZ4 via IFTTT

CNBC : Unsealed documents detail a US operation that stopped the alleged smuggling of $160M worth of Nvidia H100 and H200 GPUs to China between Oct. 2024 and May 2025   —  On Dec. 8, Federal prosecutors in Texas unsealed documents that revealed an investigation into a massive smuggling network that stretched across the U.S. and the world. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/0z9FauT via IFTTT

Zak Killian / Tom's Hardware : IDC expects shipments of PCs could shrink by up to 9% YoY in 2026 due to global memory shortages, as demand from AI data centers continues to outstrip supply   —  Memory shortages are expected to have a serious impact on the PC and smartphone market. … The International Data Corporation … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/6AcNqt5 via IFTTT

CTech : Sources: Nvidia is in advanced talks to acquire Tel Aviv-based AI21, which is building its own LLMs, for $2B to $3B; the deal would resemble an acquihire   —  EXCLUSIVE: The move would mark Nvidia's fourth major Israeli purchase and signal the limits of Israel's LLM ambitions. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/daP94Qt via IFTTT

Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg : Meta agrees to acquire Singapore-based startup Manus, which makes an AI agent it sells to SMBs; Manus said in December its annual revenue run rate was $125M+   —  Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, which makes an artificial intelligence agent that it sells to small and medium-sized businesses. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/8IK0ADT via IFTTT

Financial Times : How diamonds are being converted to quantum sensors by inserting tiny imperfections, opening up potential uses in medicine, brain-computer interfaces, and more   —  By inserting tiny imperfections into the stones, scientists open up possibilities in computing, encryption and sensors from Techmeme https://ift.tt/vLkm6T4 via IFTTT

Calder McHugh / Politico : A look at the rift in the Democratic party over AI and data centers, as pro-business Democrats oppose the fiery, anti-AI politics of the progressive wing   —  It's become a common occurrence: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer posts a light-hearted video on social media. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/hnFJDH7 via IFTTT

Katria Alampay / Bloomberg : How Japan's viral horse racing game Umamusume, developed by Cygames, passed 30M downloads in Asia, spurring anime adaptations, concerts, and new racetrack fans   —  With more than 30 million downloads, Umamusume: Pretty Derby has generated anime adaptations, live concerts and a new legion of racetrack fans. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/GEeDLds via IFTTT

Lydia Wheeler / Wall Street Journal : Sources and a memo: the US DOJ is using a novel reading of a federal anti-fraud law to probe contractors, including Google and Verizon, over their DEI programs   —  Google and Verizon among those being investigated under novel interpretation of law applying to government contractors from Techmeme https://ift.tt/zsqkhCR via IFTTT

Cecilia Kang / New York Times : Big Tech got almost everything it wanted from President Trump, as he backs policies that allow the industry to grow unfettered, worrying some conservatives   —  Before President Trump returned to the White House in January, the titans of the tech industry went all out to win … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/siE6bMd via IFTTT

Noam Scheiber / New York Times : How tech worker activism has grown more cautious as companies crack down and once-privileged workers realize they don't have much leverage   —  They increasingly see themselves as rank-and-file workers who have traditional gripes with their companies.  —  Five weeks into a strike … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/BX7wYSL via IFTTT

Stephanie Stacey / Financial Times : Global hotel groups are intensifying efforts to get customers to book directly, as they seek to save on online platform commissions and prepare for AI agents   —  Companies including Marriott and Hilton push to improve perks and get more direct bookings  —  Major hotel groups are intensifying efforts … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/My7BTC9 via IFTTT

Bloomberg : China's draft rules on the use of human-like AI would require companies to inform users they are dealing with AI when they log on and at two-hour intervals   —  China plans to tighten rules around the use of human-like artificial intelligence by requiring providers to ensure their services are ethical, secure and transparent. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/stGrX8Q via IFTTT

Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / TechCrunch : A profile of the Digital Security Helpline, run by Access Now, which gives 24/7 help to reporters and others who suspect they are victims of government spyware   —  For more than a decade, dozens of journalists and human rights activists have been targeted and hacked by governments all over the world. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/5mMv349 via IFTTT

New York Times : Q&A with Edison Scientific CEO Sam Rodriques about Kosmos, Edison's AI tool for scientific research, why AI probably won't cure diseases anytime soon, and more   —  A tech C.E.O. explains why A.I. probably won't cure diseases anytime soon.  Hint: You still need humans.  —  Video from Techmeme https://ift.tt/HhpUyJN via IFTTT

Eleanor Olcott / Financial Times : A look at Chinese food delivery giant Meituan's subsidy war with Alibaba and JD.com, leading Meituan to a big Q3 loss and internal debate over global expansion   —  Competition from Alibaba and JD.com for fast-growing instant retail market has hit the Beijing-based group from Techmeme https://ift.tt/3Zs6vj5 via IFTTT

Cecilia D'Anastasio / Bloomberg : Five FaZe Clan influencers exit after failed contract talks with new management; Matt Kalish, who invested $10M, calls FaZe's current structure “unsustainable”   —  The future of the popular influencer group FaZe Clan is in flux once again after several members announced … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/QoDFJdX via IFTTT

Felix Day / WRGB : NY Gov. Kathy Hochul signs a law requiring social platforms with features like autoplay and addictive feeds to show mental health warning labels for young users   —  New York (WRGB) — Governor Hochul has signed new legislation that will require social media platforms with certain addictive features … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/3en5WI9 via IFTTT

Muyao Shen / Bloomberg : Coinbase says a former customer service agent was arrested in India, following a May breach where hackers bribed contractors to access sensitive customer data   —  Coinbase Global Inc. Chief Executive Officer Brian Armstrong said that a former customer service agent for the largest US crypto exchange … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/8eva0iU via IFTTT

Alfred Ng / Politico : Federal records show ICE has increased its surveillance tech spending to $300M+ under Trump, as the White House lowered privacy guardrails around citizens' data   —  The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is buying millions of dollars' worth of new surveillance tools at the same … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1OHiUcR via IFTTT

Aishvarya Kavi / New York Times : A US judge temporarily blocks the Trump administration from detaining CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed, one of the Europeans the US barred on claims of promoting censorship   —  Imran Ahmed, who runs an organization that chronicles disinformation, was among five Europeans the State Department had barred, claiming they promote censorship. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/br3kmhZ via IFTTT

Finian Hazen / MIT Technology Review : An interview with Citizen Lab founder Ronald Deibert about the US adopting authoritarian digital practices, the research group's accomplishments, and more   —  Ronald Deibert and his research group, the Citizen Lab, have rigorously worked to unveil alarming digital threats for the past two decades. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1ZSaT9B via IFTTT

Hartley Charlton / MacRumors : Apple settles with a Brazilian regulator to allow alternative app stores; report: Apple will charge a 5% fee for alt app stores and 15% on App Store link-outs   —  Brazilian regulators have approved a settlement that will require Apple to change how the App Store operates on iPhone in the country … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/gsHGVwW via IFTTT

Siddharth / GSMArena.com : Xiaomi unveils $999+ 17 Ultra in China with three rear cameras, including a 50MP 1" sensor and a 200MP periscope lens; Leica edition gets a mechanical zoom ring   —  The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has finally been unveiled in China as the brand's flagship phone.  Alongside the standard model … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/rVt7CGI via IFTTT