Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed he is getting partners together to try to buy TikTok. However, many analysts believe that the Chinese government won't allow such a deal.
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A new report claims to have new information on how Microsoft censors content from its Bing search engine in China, including how it bans showing results for certain search terms like "human rights"
President Joe Biden has shared new efforts to investigate Chinese automobiles that incorporate technology and connect to smartphones. It is a precautionary step to avoid threats to national security.
Chinese regulators have approved over 40 AI models for public use. The process started around six months back, and the first batch of AI models got the green signal in August 2023.
The US government contacted Dutch company ASML to cancel shipments of certain machines to Chinese customers. ASML is now suspending shipments of advanced lithography machines to the country.
NVIDIA has launched the GeForce RTX 4090 D, a version of the 4090 GPU that uses less power and has fewer CUDA cores for the Chinese market so it complies with US exportation regulations.
This Week in Rocket Launches SpaceX will launch its first direct-to-cell Starlink satellites which will mean customers can connect their devices directly to the Starlink internet satellites.
The state-run TV in China recently showed a video segment where a member of the Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force was seen wearing and using Microsoft's HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset.
OnePlus is to launch its upcoming OnePlus 12 phone in China next week on 5th December as it approaches the brand's 10 year anniversary. The renders revealed look very similar to the current OnePlus 11
NVIDIA has delayed the launch of its H20 AI chip in China due to integration issues manufacturers are facing with the new chip. The H20 is the most powerful compliance chip designed for China.
We have a bunch of launches next week but you'll probably be more interested in the Starship launch that happened this weekend. SpaceX managed to pull off an impressive launch after a failure before.
This Week in Rocket Launches will see SpaceX launch a ton of Starlink satellites into orbit. This Sunday, the company will even perform two Starlink launches on the very same day from two sites.
We have several launches coming up this week, perhaps the most notable of the lot is China's manned mission to the Tiangong Space Station. It will send three astronauts up and three are there already.
We have several launches coming up this week but the most interesting is India's launch of Gaganyaan. It's a spacecraft capable of carrying a crew but for now, more uncrewed tests are needed.
We have several launches this week but the most notable among them is NASA's Psyche mission which is launching on a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. The craft will reach its target asteroid in 2029.
We have a number of missions coming up This Week in Rocket Launches including Starlink satellite launches and secretive military satellite launches from both China and the United States.
In a recent security report, Microsoft says that Chinese operatives are using images created with AI apps to spread disinformation among US voters as the 2024 US presidential election gets closer.
We don't have a busy launch schedule this week in terms of rocket launches. China will launch an unknown payload while Russia will launch a group of astronauts to the International Space Station.
In a report posted this week, Microsoft stated that a Chinese hacker group was able to get a Microsoft account (MSA) consumer key because a consumer signing system crash in April 2021 exposed the key.
China has banned iPhones and foreign-branded technology products from government offices. The move represents a major expansion of China's efforts to reduce its reliance on foreign technology.
Check this week's recap section for a chance to watch some of the highlights from Virgin Galactic's second commercial crew flight to the edge of space where the customers experienced microgravity.
The U.S. government data breach by Chinese hackers has led to an investigation into Microsoft's role in securing cloud data. Security concerns about third-party clouds like Azure are growing.
Nvidia has reportedly received multiple orders from Chinese companies valued at around $5 billion for the purchase of the company's A800 processor to fuel their Artificial Intelligence models.
AMD plans to develop the MI300 AI chip specifically for China due to US export restrictions. It aims to compete with Nvidia and Intel by offering compliant solutions to capitalize on China's demand.
Microsoft said Chinese hackers accessed US and EU government email accounts. Senator Wyden asked authorities to investigate Microsoft's role and negligence. They worry about the encryption keys.
This Week in Rocket Launches we have three rockets scheduled to take off from China, India, and New Zealand. They will all be carrying synthetic-aperture radar observation satellites.
Huawei has been under US sanctions since 2019, but it is working on a new 5G smartphone that could be released later this year. New 5G phones would mark a major comeback for Huawei.
Chinese hacking group Storm-0558 accessed US and Western Europe government email accounts, targeting agencies, think tanks, and NGOs. Microsoft identified and notified affected organizations.
Apple has launched a new online store on WeChat, allowing users to purchase its products through a Mini Program. This reflects Apple's strategy to expand its current presence in China.
Chinese companies could soon be restricted from using some Microsoft cloud services. The US is supposedly readying restrictions that would limit Chinese access to cloud services that use AI chips.
China will bring in export controls on gallium and germanium from August 1. These metals are used by the semiconductor, telecoms, and electric vehicle industries and consumers could see higher prices.
We have several launches this week from SpaceX, United Launch Alliance, and China. No manned flights are expected but among the ones we do have, there are a few interesting ones to look forward to.
Xi Jinping has indicated to Bill Gates in a private meeting that China would be open to allowing US-made generative AI inside the country. It's unclear if results would have to be censored.
Apple could be forced to change the Vision Pro's name. The headset faces a hurdle in China as Huawei owns the trademark. Apple might need to negotiate with Huawei or find an alternative name.
Chinese tech giant ByteDance Ltd. is working on a ChatGPT-style chatbot. As suggested by a company spokesperson, it is the first sign of the Chinese company stepping into the field of AI.
We have an interesting week coming up with China launching astronauts to its space station and SpaceX sending an unmanned Dragon 2 on a resupply mission to the International Space Station.
Chinese internet regulator CAC initiated a mass crackdown campaign on social media accounts this year. This resulted in the removal of over 1.4 million social media posts and numerous accounts.
Microsoft has put out a warning about Chinese state-sponsored actors, Volt Typhoon. It is apparently targeting US infrastructure with the objective of disrupting communications with Asia.
It's the first time the Chinese government has banned a US chipmaker, as it claims that Micron's products have "serious network security risks." The government did not offer any details.
We have a super busy week ahead in rocket launches. The most interesting will be SpaceX launching an Axiom Space crew to the International Space Station where they'll stay for a week.