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Fallout from the Nvidia scandal may dampen the exuberance around the AI boom
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang resigned following reports of personal scandals, including extramarital affairs. His departure raised uncertainty in the AI sector and prompted rivals to consider increased competition. Competitors like Advanced Micro Devices and Broadcom saw share price gains on the news.
Nvidia scandal puts China chip curbs back in focus as US lawmakers push tougher export restrictions
US lawmakers from both parties are pushing tougher restrictions on China's access to advanced AI chips following reports about former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a suspected Chinese spy. Congress is weighing measures to tighten export oversight, track advanced processors, pressure US allies and close remote-access loopholes.
What comes next for Nvidia and AI industry after spy scandal
The scandal, which deepened after reports of a second affair emerged, has sent shares in the multi-trillion-dollar company plunging and raised questions about the future of Nvidia and the wider AI industry.
Five IndiaAI empanelled companies ineligible for new compute bid
CDAC requires bidders to own, lease or operate a Tier-III, Rated-3 or higher data centre in India. Bidders must also hold the required ISO certifications and operate a network operations and security operations centre in India.
Why is Nvidia so powerful in the AI world, and what could Jensen Huang's scandal really cost?
Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang has recently admitted to an extramarital affair, and the woman involved, Alice Huang, has been accused of being a Chinese spy. The company's share price tumbled after the affair was revealed and is reportedly under criminal investigation. The industry is known for its circular financing schemes, with investors already fretting over whether AI investments can ever return profits.
China’s army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
A Chinese university with close links to the country's military has purchased two of Nvidia's powerful H200 AI chips despite being on the US export blacklist, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters. The findings raise fresh concerns over gaps in Washington's export restrictions and China's access to advanced American technology through domestic suppliers. Other Chinese universities and research institutions have also reportedly obtained restricted Nvidia chips or rented computing capacity powered by them.
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Dragon's Army-linked university was served Nvidia chips despite US sanctions
The findings come as Nvidia and its CEO Jensen Huang face mounting scrutiny in Washington over his lobbying for looser restrictions on sales of AI chips to China, following reports alleging he was targeted by a Chinese spy.
EkaCare selected as tech partner for National Health Authority's Ambient AI-enabled Voice Scribe solution for doctors
EkaCare was selected through NHA's Expression of Interest process for Open-Source Ambient AI Enabled Voice-to-Text Solutions for Digital Health Record Creation under ABDM
Anthropic IPO: Amazon, Google could make staggering over USD 400 billion from Claude maker's successful listing. Here's how
Anthropic IPO: Amazon has invested at least $13 billion in Anthropic and in April agreed to invest up to an additional $20 billion. Google has committed up to $40 billion to Anthropic, including an initial $10 billion investment announced in April.
How China gets the Nvidia chips it needs to develop AI
Nvidia's dominance in the global AI chip market has come under scrutiny as US export restrictions fail to fully prevent China from accessing advanced processors. Chinese firms are reportedly obtaining Nvidia chips through smuggling and overseas data centres, while domestic players such as Huawei race to develop competitive alternatives.
Anthropic's IPO: A close look at AI frontrunner's rapid growth, spiraling costs
Anthropic aims to raise up to $64.4 billion in an upcoming IPO, representing a significant market debut. The company plans a valuation of up to $1.02 trillion, showcasing its ambitions in AI. Founded by former OpenAI researchers, Anthropic's revenue has rapidly surged with enterprise adoption of its AI models. While facing substantial operating losses, the company remains committed to its substantial infrastructure investments.
Moonshot AI rents Nvidia’s top AI chips in China, documents show
Documents indicate that Moonshot AI possibly accessed advanced Nvidia chips despite US export restrictions and related investigations. The servers were reportedly rented from Super Micro Computer Inc. with significant financial backing from Lingmeixin Technology Co.
Human, all too human: More than whether Jensen Huang can survive the scandal, can Nvidia survive Jensen Huang?
Nvidia's co-founder Jensen Huang has acknowledged an extramarital affair which has raised security concerns. He reportedly engaged with a Chinese businesswoman who may have influenced his lobbying efforts. Nvidia has initiated an independent investigation regarding these allegations and their implications. Although personal scandals might impact reputation, Huang's leadership is currently deemed important for the company's future. Nvidia's board maintains confidence in Huang as they navigate this challenging situation.
US stock market stages massive rally today, adds $1.5 trillion: 5 reasons why Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq surge as AMD and Tesla jump while Nvidia sinks
US stock market rally today: Wall Street added $1.5 trillion in market value on Monday as technology and semiconductor stocks recovered from last week's sell-off. The Dow Jones jumped more than 1,000 points, the S&P 500 gained 2.17%, and the Nasdaq rose 2.51%. AMD and Tesla led major stock gains, but Nvidia fell nearly 5%
US stocks: Dow Jones rallies 500 points, Nasdaq over 2% as chip stocks rebound; Nvidia probe weighs
Wall Street's indexes climbed as investors honed in on Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's investigation and awaited crucial inflation data. Nvidia's shares faced declines due to worries over foreign intelligence, yet analysts proposed that the sell-off in AI stocks was potentially overblown. Tech giants like Microsoft and Alphabet, along with chip manufacturers such as Marvell and Broadcom, enjoyed substantial gains.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rebounds as chip stocks recover from steep losses, rate fears persist
US stocks rebound as chipmakers recover from Thursday's steep AI-led selloff, lifting the Nasdaq 1.73%. Nvidia, AMD, Intel and Micron lead the recovery, while stronger-than-expected October jobs data revive concerns over a December Fed rate hike. Airbnb rallies after raising its full-year revenue growth forecast, while Atlassian shares decline.
QQQ stock today falls over 5%: Why Nvidia (NVDA), Qualcomm (QCOM), Intel (INTC) and Marvell (MRVL) are dragging down Invesco QQQ Trust
QQQ stock: Invesco QQQ Trust fell more than 5% toward $655 on Thursday as investors sold technology and semiconductor stocks following the US midterm elections. Qualcomm's disappointing chip sales and concerns over AI data center spending added to the pressure, even as QQQ increased its holdings in Nvidia, Apple and Microsoft on Tuesday.
AI, data-center stocks slip as Democratic sweep clouds expansion plans
Stocks related to AI and data centers are facing a slump in premarket trading as Democrats secure significant wins in the US midterm elections. Investors are wary as possible regulatory changes from Congress loom, jeopardizing the industry's growth prospects. Analysts highlight that many anticipated data center capacity expansions could be at risk due to halts in construction.
Qualcomm's smartphone chip sales miss estimates, shares fall
Demand for lucrative high-bandwidth storage for AI servers has pushed up memory chip prices, raising the cost of consumer electronics and squeezing smartphone processor designers such as Qualcomm.
AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge
AMD in February agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of AI chips to Meta over five years, giving the Facebook owner warrants that could let it buy as much as 10% of the chip firm if it meets certain milestones. The deal followed a similar agreement with OpenAI last year, giving the startup the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.
AMD's OpenAI, Meta chip deals trigger $1 billion quarterly charge
AMD in February agreed to sell up to $60 billion worth of AI chips to Meta over five years, giving the Facebook owner warrants that could let it buy as much as 10% of the chip firm if it meets certain milestones. The deal followed a similar agreement with OpenAI last year, giving the startup the option to buy up to roughly 10% of the chipmaker.
US stocks today: Nasdaq rebounds as chipmakers rally, Apple slides ahead of US midterm results
US stocks ended mixed as the Nasdaq rebounded on gains in chipmakers and AI linked heavyweights ahead of the midterm election results. Nvidia and Micron advanced, while Apple slipped over concerns about rising memory chip costs and holiday quarter margins. Investors also assessed AI spending concerns and the outlook for technology stocks.
Marvell to buy Lumentum in $115 billion deal in AI data-center bet
Marvell Technology is poised to acquire Lumentum in a groundbreaking all-stock transaction worth $115 billion. This strategic acquisition is intended to position Marvell more competitively against Broadcom in the rapidly growing AI sector. With this expansion, Marvell anticipates boosting its optical components production to satisfy the escalating demand in data transfer spurred by AI innovations in data centers.
Wall Street tech rout deepens on doubts over AI spending
Major US tech stocks have taken a hit as investors react to underwhelming earnings and worries about AI spending. Giants like Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet revealed hefty investments in AI systems along with rising debt. Intel's troubles intensified with a disappointing revenue outlook, driven by costly components and fierce rivalry.
Nasdaq 100 cracks 5%, wipes out $2 trillion in October as AI spending fears deepen
Investor concerns about the high expenditures on artificial intelligence have intensified amidst rising borrowing costs. Major technology companies like Meta, Alphabet, and Microsoft are increasing their capital outlays to strengthen AI infrastructure. The Nasdaq 100 index has already seen a significant decline of more than 5.8% in October. Analysts predict that global AI infrastructure spending could reach unprecedented levels by 2030.
Amazon's biggest cash burn in history: Why $42 billion vanished in just a year?
Amazon has reported the record losses of $42.4 billion free cash flow deficit in the last 12 months ending on September 2026 as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud infrastructure has increased. The capital expenditure of the company has reached $77.3 billion in the third quarter. Despite this, Amazon Web Services saw a 39% increase in revenues to $46 billion.
US stock market crash today: Why are Dow Jones, Nasdaq and S&P 500 falling? Intel, Amazon, Nvidia and AMD stocks slide
Why is the US stock market down today? Weak earnings from Intel and Amazon, plus AI worries, pulled the Nasdaq down 2.14% and the S&P 500 down 1.29%. Dow Jones is at 52,113.50, down 0.44%. Nvidia, AMD and Reddit also fell.
Amazon cloud business accelerates but shares drop on profit miss
Amazon experienced a notable decline of over seven percent in its shares following the release of its quarterly earnings, which failed to meet analyst forecasts. The tech giant reported a total revenue of $201.9 billion, revealing struggles across multiple sectors. Nonetheless, the growth of its AWS cloud division stood out as a silver lining.
Microsoft beats expectations fueled by Azure cloud business
Microsoft has unveiled its impressive financial performance, reporting a revenue of $92.3 billion and profits soaring past $36.6 billion. The Azure cloud services experienced a remarkable growth of 48%, driven by an increasing demand for AI technologies. In a strategic move, the company has offered voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees while continuing to innovate hardware aimed at enhancing AI capabilities.
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