Topic: us sanctions
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Elon Musk's X Accused of Violating US Sanctions With Iran Premium Accounts
Elon Musk's platform X financially benefited from paid premium accounts linked to the Iranian regime, contradicting his public support for anti-government protesters and raising potential U.S. sanctions violations. These verified, state-linked accounts used paid features to amplify government pro...
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US Bars EU Official and Researchers Over Disinformation Work
The U.S. has sanctioned a former EU commissioner and several researchers, barring them from entry, in a major escalation over digital governance and content moderation practices. The sanctions target key figures, including the architect of the EU's Digital Services Act and leaders of groups that ...
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Huawei Unveils New Ascend AI and Kunpeng Server Chips
Huawei has publicly detailed its semiconductor strategy to develop advanced AI and server processors, aiming to reduce China's reliance on foreign chip suppliers like Nvidia. The company plans annual product cycles with significant performance improvements, including the Ascend 950 chip set for r...
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