CHINA DENIES DATA ACCESS
Anthropic strikes $3.4bn deal to generate gas-fired power for data centres: Report
The AI startup bought commitments for 1.7 gigawatts of heavy-duty generators for $3.4 billion in late September from OnePWR Solutions, a San Antonio, Texas-based equipment supplier, the report said.
Meet Lori Huang, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's low-profile wife who runs a $9.2 billion foundation that rivals the famous MacArthur Foundation
Jensen Huang's wife is Lori Huang. The couple reportedly met as engineering students at Oregon State University. At that time, Jensen was 17 and Lori was 19. They had reportedly then worked together as lab or study partners. Jensen also approached Lori with an offer that he would help her with homework.
Jio Rs 10,000 recharge plan: 3-year validity, unlimited 5G data and calls, JioHotstar subscription and 50GB cloud storage
Reliance Jio has introduced a Rs 10,000 prepaid recharge plan offering 36 months of connectivity through a single payment. The plan includes unlimited voice calls, 2.5GB of high-speed data daily, unlimited 5G access and 100 SMS per day. It also bundles JioHotstar Mobile + Hollywood, 12 months of Canva Pro Lite and 50GB of JioAICloud storage. Here is a look at its benefits, availability and how it compares with Jio's other long-term prepaid plans.
Singapore confirms a probe into Megaspeed but denies investigating Alice Huang over spy claims; how is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang linked to the controversy?
US media reports have alleged that Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang developed a 'close relationship' with an alleged Chinese spy. US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). The alleged relationship was reportedly mentioned in a memo. Singapore has reportedly rejected the claims that Alice Huang was investigated by its authorities.
Donald Trump was reportedly briefed a year ago that a suspected Chinese spy was close to Nvidia's CEO, but why was Jensen Huang never told?
According to media reports, US intelligence believes Alice Huang was recruited by China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). Alice had developed a close professional relationship with Jensen through her work in the AI and data centre industry. Their alleged relationship attracted intelligence attention because Nvidia's technology is central to the US-China competition over artificial intelligence.
Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: NYT
The Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, The New York Times reported, citing a memo circulated among policymakers in the Trump administration.
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Spy targeting Nvidia CEO was alleged China intelligence service recruit: Report
The Chinese businesswoman, with whom Nvidia's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huang had alleged ties, was recruited as a spy for China’s Ministry of State Security, The New York Times reported, citing a memo circulated among policymakers in the Trump administration.
Rahul Gandhi calls SIR a ‘conspiracy’, alleges voter deletions could deny people welfare benefits
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP-led Centre of using the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to deprive people opposed to the ruling party of voting rights and access to welfare schemes. His criticism followed Union minister Lalan Singh's remarks on identifying scheme beneficiaries through voter ID details.
Rich countries benefitted more from COVID-19 vaccine's return on investment than poor ones: Study
COVID-19 vaccines generated economic benefits worth USD 60 to USD 809 for every dollar invested in their development and distribution, a global study of 173 countries has found. However, high-income countries gained more due to earlier access and faster rollouts, while delayed vaccine availability limited benefits in poorer nations.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang called by key Republicans over Chinese spy Alice Huang allegations
Top Republican lawmakers have requested Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang to provide a briefing on his connections to Alice Huang. This request follows allegations related to national security concerns involving advanced AI chips. Lawmakers emphasized the need to address the extent of risk posed to U.S. national security. Huang's discussions with numerous executives include ordinary business information, according to Nvidia's claims.
SAP must continue software support to Nayara: Delhi HC
Delhi High Court's division bench refused to stay a single judge's order for SAP India to continue software services. Nayara Energy requires access to SAP's support system for its operations, as denied access could incur high costs. SAP suspended its services after the European Union imposed sanctions against Nayara Energy for its links to Russia.
Key Republicans seek briefing from Nvidia CEO over Chinese spy allegations
The New York Times reported last month that US authorities were investigating Alice Huang, a former executive of Singpore-based company Megaspeed, which buys AI chips from Nvidia. US authorities have scrutinized Megaspeed over suspicionsit helped Beijing gain access to advanced AI chips that are barred from shipment to China.
Why Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, Uber are restricting AI access for employees
Goldman Sachs recently restricted most of its employees from using Anthropic’s Claude Code and Microsoft’s GitHub coding tools,Bloomberg reported, citing an October internal guidance. The American investment banking company had earlier allowed employees across departments to experiment with these tools to automate routine tasks, analyse trading activity, and create content.
Jairam Ramesh questions Centre over reported proposal to replace Aadhaar with Voter ID for welfare schemes
Jairam Ramesh has voiced serious concerns about the government's initiative to utilize Voter ID for welfare programmes, suggesting that this could undermine the intended functions of Aadhaar. He highlighted that several beneficiaries have already encountered hardship under Aadhaar's system. Ramesh cautioned that adopting Voter ID instead might worsen the challenges surrounding access to essential benefits and amplify debates on electoral integrity and citizens' rights in India.
Oracle abandons $7 billion Tencent AI deal under Trump pressure: FT
US officials approached Oracle to raise concerns about the Tencent deal, the newspaper said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Beijing says UK cybersecurity report 'smears' China
China has officially countered assertions made by Britain's National Cyber Security Centre, which indicated that Chinese AI operations could threaten UK infrastructure by 2028. The country’s foreign ministry condemned these claims as baseless and asserted that they reflect an effort to impede China's AI progress. This dispute underscores the intricate and evolving cybersecurity challenges faced by nations today.
SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say
SK Hynix is seeking US export licenses to equip its Dalian plant, arguing that increased production there would help fund its planned US expansion. But the Commerce Department has yet to approve the new licenses, the people said. Its Solidigm unit plans to invest about $45 billion and build two NAND plants in Marcy, New York, two people said, with investment potentially reaching about $100 billion over time. NAND is memory that retains data even when power is turned off and is used for storage in data centers.
Wockhardt seeks 14-year data shield for India-made drugs
Mumbai-based Wockhardt has struck success in its innovative research on a range of antibiotic drugs, bridging a global pipeline gap for difficult-to-treat infections. In May this year, the company secured approvals from Indian and US drug regulators for a breakthrough drug, Zaynich (cefepime + zidebactam), to treat complicated urinary tract infection, including acute pyelonephritis or severe kidney infections. Wockhardt has showcased six drugs to treat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
SK Hynix's New York chip plans hit snag over US restrictions on China, sources say
SK Hynix is awaiting approval from US officials for equipment necessary for expanding production in China. The company aims to increase its Dalian plant's output to support its US expansion plans. Meetings between SK Hynix's subsidiary, Solidigm, and the Commerce Department have been ongoing in search of approval. Solidigm is also exploring potential locations worldwide for a new NAND memory facility.
India has never allowed import of GM products, will never open dairy sector: Piyush Goyal
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal emphasized India’s commitment to safeguarding its dairy sector from free trade agreement pressures. He reiterated the nation's opposition to imports of genetically modified products, considering them sensitive. Goyal mentioned efforts to unlock new employment opportunities and promote domestic agriculture for competitive exports.
China to expand global access to yuan assets, promote Hong Kong as offshore hub
China plans to expand global access to yuan-denominated assets and strengthen Hong Kong's role as an offshore yuan hub. Meanwhile, regulators flagged risks from surging AI investments, warning of rising leverage, higher borrowing costs and financial instability.
UK cyber chief says the UK will face AI cyberattacks on critical infrastructure by 2028
The UK's National Cyber Security Center warns of potential AI-driven cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure by 2028. Increased sophistication in cyber activities from states like China and Russia poses significant risks. Past incidents highlight vulnerabilities in key sectors such as manufacturing and energy. Organizations must invest in cybersecurity measures to protect against these emerging threats. Failure to act could jeopardize essential services and compromise national security.
India-New Zealand FTA: Expanding India’s footprint in Oceania
More than a trade deal, the India-New Zealand FTA is a strategic gateway to new markets, fresh investment and stronger capabilities, positioning India to compete, connect, and grow across the Asia-Pacific.
China's robot makers have mastered the moves. Now comes the race for brains
The shift is fuelling an investment boom in embodied AI, a field focused on software that allows robots to understand their surroundings, learn unfamiliar tasks and adapt without having to be programmed for every job.
Washington set to cut wire connecting Chinese companies to US phone numbers
The US Federal Communications Commission intends to vote on banning Chinese telecom firms from accessing US phone numbers. Concerns around national security have led to this potential decision against companies like China Mobile and China Telecom. The measure aims to prevent illegal robocalls and protect US telecommunications. China has opposed this likely ban, asserting it undermines legitimate business practices.
Cathay Pacific reports personal data security incident involving Amadeus IT
Cathay Pacific Airways has reported a data security incident linked to a third-party service provider. The incident reportedly affected around 53,000 bookings associated with the airline, due to unauthorized access to Amadeus' systems. Personal information such as booking references, passenger names, and flight details were accessed during the breach. However, investigations continue, and there is no evidence of access to financial or payment information.
US plans to ban Chinese telecom firms from direct access to US phone numbers
The United States will soon prohibit Chinese telecom companies from having direct access to American phone numbers. This action aims to enhance national security and curb illegal robocalls. The Federal Communications Commission is set to vote on this proposal. The FCC may also revoke number authorizations for firms posing security risks. Concerns about espionage linked to Chinese firms have significantly increased in recent years.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang seen as target of China spy plot; Trump briefed but took no action: Report
A Chinese businesswoman suspected of passing intelligence to Beijing developed a close relationship with Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, according to a New York Times exclusive report. US President Donald Trump was briefed on the intelligence findings roughly a year ago but took no action, reportedly wary of disrupting Nvidia's chip sales and US-China trade relations.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewels
The draft rules, released on October 16, distinguish between foreign customers using Chinese AI services and foreign companies obtaining the models, data or expertise needed to operate or reproduce them independently.
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