Safe Models, Steep Costs & Supercharged Alliances
From China’s cautious AI to Trump’s visa roadblocks, all while Nvidia fuels OpenAI’s ascent.
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Puts Many Tech Start-Ups in a Bind
Ryan Mac and Natallie Rocha/ New York Times
Startups reliant on foreign expertise are worrying after Trump proposed a $100K price for H-1B visas. Critics say that it may stifle innovation and drive talent overseas.
Huawei Unveils ‘Safe’ DeepSeek Model to Meet China’s AI Content Rules
Fiona Jackson/ TechRepublic
Huawei has created DeepSeek, an AI model that precisely adheres to China's content rules. It's "safe AI" with strict safeguards.
CrowdStrike to Buy Pangea, Targets Complete AI Lifecycle Protection
TechRepublic
CrowdStrike is acquiring Pangea with the goal of securing the entire AI pipeline, from data training to deployment.
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei Distances Company From Trump Administration
Megan Crouse/ TechRepublic
Dario Amodei of Anthropic emphasized his company's independence from Trump, indicating a cautious approach in the politically heated AI sector.
AI ‘carries risks’ but will help tackle global heating, says UN’s climate chief
Fiona Harvey/ The Guardian
AI has the potential to expedite climate solutions, such as smarter grids and carbon tracking, but the United Nations warns that the technology's hazards must be properly managed.
Nvidia to invest $100bn in OpenAI, bringing the two AI firms together
The Guardian
Nvidia is planning to invest $100 billion in OpenAI in a historic agreement, combining chip power with AI minds to dominate the future of computing.