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AI rockets to top of worries about financial system in latest Fed survey
Artificial intelligence has emerged as a top concern for financial stability, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve. A staggering 87% of respondents cited AI as a key risk, bringing attention to potential cyber threats and declining corporate earnings. There’s been a dramatic increase in debt tied to AI infrastructure investments.
Jensen Huang exit and US scrutiny imperil $3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia
The projects, stretching from China's wealthy coastal technology hubs to remote western provinces, reveal the scale of continuing demand for Nvidia hardware even as Washington seeks to curb Beijing's access to the technology powering the global artificial-intelligence boom.
'The end customer is Alibaba': Anonymous claim links Malaysia’s YTL AI Cloud to Nvidia–Megaspeed scandal - what’s actually proven
Nvidia Jensen Huang Megaspeed investigation: An anonymous employee cited by short seller Culper Research has claimed Alibaba was the end customer behind a data centre project involving YTL and Megaspeed. The allegation adds to scrutiny of Megaspeed’s Nvidia-powered cloud business as the chipmaker’s board investigates national security concerns involving CEO Jensen Huang.
Jensen Huang controversy puts Southeast Asia’s AI chip trade under scrutiny
Southeast Asia's data-centre operators are preparing for increased scrutiny following controversies involving a former Nvidia executive. Reports link Jensen Huang to a businesswoman suspected of espionage for China, prompting legislative action. US lawmakers are pushing for more restrictions on China's access to advanced AI chips, affecting data centres in Malaysia and Singapore. As a result, companies may face tighter regulations for chip exports and data operations.
Nvidia fallout throws spotlight on Southeast Asia's AI boom
US lawmakers from both parties are pushing for tougher restrictions on China's access to advanced artificial intelligence chips after the Huang scandal increased scrutiny of Nvidia's role in US national security.
China's $3 billion-plus pipeline of Nvidia-powered AI data centres
A Reuters review has identified more than $3 billion worth of Chinese computing projects built around Nvidia's restricted AI processors, highlighting the US chipmaker's continued presence in China's AI infrastructure despite export controls. The findings expose Chinese developers' reliance on US technology and the risks of supply disruptions as Washington tightens restrictions.
Jensen Huang exit and US scrutiny imperil $3 billion in Chinese AI projects reliant on Nvidia
Despite US export restrictions impacting Nvidia, demand for its processors in China persists across numerous projects. Reports indicate over $3 billion in Chinese projects are centered around Nvidia's restricted chips. While the company claims it is excluded from the market, investigations reveal ongoing procurement from various sectors.
Hormones guiding history? Even with Jensen Huang resigning from Nvidia, the chip landscape will be irrevocably changed
The article argues that allegations of Chinese espionage involving former Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang need to be examined for their wider political, military and technological implications. It questions whether the Trump administration will fully investigate the matter, given Huang’s reported political connections and the risk of straining ties with China, which controls over 80% of processed rare earth supplies.
‘Deer in the headlights’: How ex-Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang reacted when successor Colette Kress questioned his AI bets
Nvidia's leadership transition has put interim CEO Colette Kress in the spotlight following Jensen Huang's sudden resignation amid reports of multiple alleged affairs. Months before his exit, Kress reportedly challenged Huang's aggressive AI financing strategy, prompting him to question her leadership abilities and describe her as “a deer in the headlights.”
Nvidia faced pressure to boost its AI backstop before Jensen Huang's exit
Nvidia's ambitious $500 billion AI financing partnership with six major Wall Street firms is facing hurdles, with customers and financial partners seeking a larger financing backstop than the chipmaker's proposed 25%. No deals have emerged so far, and Jensen Huang's exit as CEO adds uncertainty, potentially delaying the first transaction until January.
From medical imaging to AI drug discovery: The 18-year Nvidia career of Kimberly Powell, now in the spotlight after Jensen Huang relationship report
Kimberly Powell joined Nvidia in 2008 to promote its chips for medical imaging. She became vice president of healthcare in 2017 and now oversees technology for medical imaging, life sciences and drug discovery. A New York Times report alleging an intimate relationship with CEO Jensen Huang has shifted attention to her long career and their workplace relationship.
Nvidia leadership crisis puts global AI trade under pressure
Uncertainty over Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s future has sparked investor concerns about the company’s financial backing of the global AI boom. Reports of alleged personal controversies triggered a share sell-off, while competitors gained. Investors fear leadership changes could disrupt Nvidia’s investment strategy, AI infrastructure funding and broader technology market stability.
Musk wants to hire Jensen Huang: Elon Musk says he would be honoured to recruit Nvidia CEO if board decides to replace him
Musk hiring Jensen Huang: Elon Musk has said he would be honoured to hire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang if the chipmaker's board removes him. The comment followed reports of two alleged extramarital relationships involving Huang, including one with Nvidia executive Kimberly Powell and another with a Chinese woman suspected by US intelligence officials of spying for China.
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.
AMD stock today surges 12% after Oppenheimer upgrades Advanced Micro Devices, while Nvidia slides amid board investigation report
AMD stock price today: AMD shares surged more than 12% on Monday after Oppenheimer upgraded the stock and set a $600 price target. A Google Cloud partnership, strong data centre growth and CEO Lisa Su’s confidence in AI chip demand also supported the rally, even as Nvidia faced a separate investigation involving its CEO.
Nvidia's Jensen Huang, the scandal-hit AI visionary in a leather jacket
Chips made by US chip titan Nvidia push the boundaries of artificial intelligence, but its leader Jensen Huang is in the spotlight over an affair with an alleged Chinese spy. That is an area of concern to US officials who believe he has been involved with the alleged spy, Alice Huang, who is linked to a Singapore-based data center company, according to the New York Times.
NVDA stock crash: Nvidia’s worst day since the DeepSeek shock - The AI giant fell 9% and is now down for the year
Nvidia stock rebounds 5% after 9.26% crash: Nvidia suffered its worst single-day fall since the January 2025 DeepSeek shock, with shares plunging 9.26% to $181.60 on Thursday and turning negative for 2026. The crash came as Wall Street lost nearly $3 trillion in market value. Friday’s futures pointed to a partial recovery, with Nvidia rebounding in premarket trading as chip stocks attempted to recover.
X factor in Musk cocktail: AI synergies are real, but the proposed SpaceX-Tesla merger has red flags for shareholders
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX amidst rising valuations and technological collaboration. Both companies aim to enhance their capabilities in AI and related technologies while managing significant capital expenditures. However, the merger raises concerns about shareholder control and scrutiny over company operations. Additionally, the merger could face political scrutiny from both Beijing and Washington due to data privacy issues.
As the US and China form AI blocs, countries are increasingly torn between them
Countries like Kazakhstan are trying to balance between U.S. and China AI initiatives for technological gains. Indonesia has expressed interest in benefiting from both AI superpowers while pursuing its technological agenda. Some nations are exploring relationships with both blocs without fully committing to either. China's investments in developing countries are increasing, enhancing their own AI capabilities.
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