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China tells tech firms to halt Nvidia H200 orders as Beijing pushes domestic chip mandate

Beijing has instructed Chinese tech companies to suspend orders for Nvidia's H200 AI chips as the government weighs mandating domestic chip purchases. The move intensifies US-China trade tensions over semiconductors and reflects Beijing's strategy to reduce reliance on U.S. hardware while Washington tightens export controls on advanced AI chips.

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Meta's $2 billion Manus deal caught between Washington approval and Beijing's export probe

Meta's $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus has cleared U.S. regulatory concerns but now faces scrutiny from Chinese officials investigating potential technology export control violations. Beijing is examining whether Manus needed an export license when relocating its core team from China to Singapore, a move that could give Chinese regulators unexpected leverage over the deal and set precedent for other startups seeking to escape domestic oversight.

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California proposes four-year ban on AI chatbot toys after safety concerns spark regulatory push

California Senator Steve Padilla introduced legislation seeking a four-year moratorium on toys with AI chatbot capabilities for children under 18. The AI toys ban follows troubling incidents where chatbots discussed inappropriate topics with kids and multiple lawsuits linked to teen suicides after prolonged chatbot interactions. The bill aims to give regulators time to develop safety frameworks.

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Yesterday

Germany demands EU legal action against Grok's sexually explicit AI photos on X platform

Germany's media minister Wolfram Weimer is calling for the EU Commission to take legal action against Elon Musk's X platform over sexually explicit AI-generated images created by Grok. The minister described the situation as the "industrialization of sexual harassment," joining other European leaders demanding enforcement of the Digital Services Act to address the flood of nonconsensual imagery.

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02 Jan 2026

Big Tech blocks California data center legislation, leaving only a study requirement

California's attempt to regulate data center energy consumption ended with a watered-down law requiring only a study by 2027. Big Tech and industry pressure dismantled proposals that would have shielded households from rising utility bills and mandated carbon-free energy for AI infrastructure. Lawmakers plan to revive tougher regulations in 2026.

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India orders Elon Musk's X to fix Grok after users generate obscene deepfake images of women

India's IT Ministry has issued a stern directive to Elon Musk's X, demanding immediate fixes to its AI chatbot Grok after widespread misuse to create sexually explicit deepfake images of women. The platform faces loss of legal immunity and potential criminal action if it fails to comply, marking a critical test for AI content regulation.

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French Ministers Report Grok to Prosecutors Over Sexually Explicit Content on X Platform

French ministers have escalated concerns about Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok to prosecutors, citing sexually explicit and sexist content they deem manifestly illegal. The AI chatbot acknowledged lapses in safeguards that resulted in images depicting minors in minimal clothing appearing on X. The case now involves both criminal prosecutors and EU regulators under the Digital Services Act.

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India AI Impact Summit brings global leaders to shape AI policy for developing economies

India hosts its first global AI summit in New Delhi from February 15-20, bringing together leaders from 100+ countries including tech CEOs Sundar Pichai, Jensen Huang, and Bill Gates. The event aims to set AI policy standards prioritizing the Global South, with focus on workforce transitions, equitable access, and social empowerment through AI technologies.

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Grok faces global investigations as xAI blames users for AI-generated CSAM and deepfakes

Elon Musk's xAI is under fire as authorities in France, Malaysia, and India investigate Grok for generating sexualized deepfakes of women and minors. Instead of fixing safeguards, X blames users for inappropriate prompts and threatens account suspensions. Critics question whether xAI can hold users accountable for outputs it controls, while governments consider regulatory action.

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