Topic: global tech competition
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Biden's Bold Move to Halt China's AI Ambitions
The Biden administration has launched a strategic effort to limit China's AI advancements, focusing on restricting access to cutting-edge semiconductor technology to maintain U.S. dominance. A key initiative led by Alan Estevez within the Commerce Department introduced export controls in 2022, ta...
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India's 2047 Tax-Free Offer to Attract Global AI
India has introduced a major tax exemption for foreign cloud service providers on revenues from services sold outside the country, provided the workloads are processed in Indian data centers, as a strategic move to attract global AI investment until 2047. The policy coincides with massive planned...
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Nvidia Expands AI Startup Investments in India
Nvidia is deepening its engagement in India by forging new partnerships to connect with AI startups at their inception, aiming to cultivate long-term relationships and secure future demand for its computing infrastructure. A key initiative is a collaboration with venture firm Activate to invest i...
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Samsung's Latest Phones Highlight China's Innovation Lead
Samsung's latest Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7 offer incremental upgrades like reduced weight and slimmer profiles, but Chinese brands are closing the innovation gap with bolder advancements. Chinese tech companies, such as BYD and Honor, are leading in areas like EVs and foldable designs, challengi...
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5 Ways the EU’s Startup Plan Will Transform Tech
The EU's Startup and Scaleup Strategy aims to simplify regulations, improve funding access, and foster innovation to help startups scale without relocating, including a unified legal framework ("28th regime") and digital ID system. To bridge the investment gap, the EU plans initiatives like t...
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