How US startups like Oakland-based Brimstone are racing to develop sources of raw materials that the US needs for tech, an industry China has long dominated (Heather Somerville/Wall Street Journal)

Ring has introduced a new feature called 'Familiar Faces' that allows users in most of the US to save up to fifty faces in its app, enabling more personalized notifications. This development raises concerns among privacy experts who argue that it may lead to mass surveillance under the guise of convenience.

President Trump has announced a significant policy shift allowing Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, effectively lifting a previous export ban imposed due to national security concerns. This decision includes a 25% surcharge on sales, which experts have criticized as illogical given the context of the deal.

The Bay Area is poised to play a crucial role in the Genesis Mission, a multibillion-dollar initiative launched by the Trump administration aimed at enhancing the United States' artificial intelligence capabilities amid growing competition from China. This mission will leverage federal scientific datasets to train AI models and develop AI agents, marking a significant government effort to boost innovation in this critical sector.

DeepSeek, a Chinese AI startup, is reportedly developing its next AI model using several thousand Nvidia Blackwell chips that were smuggled into China through third-party countries. This development raises concerns regarding compliance with international trade regulations and the implications of using restricted technology.

The former chief executive of Nexperia, a Dutch semiconductor company, revealed that Dutch officials were aware for years of the company's Chinese owner’s intentions to transfer technology to China. This revelation follows the Dutch government's seizure of Nexperia in September, amid rising concerns over technology security.

China has added AI chips from domestic companies, including Huawei and Cambricon, to its government-approved supplier list for the first time, coinciding with the Trump administration's decision to allow Nvidia to export its H200 AI chips to China. This marks a significant shift in China's approach to AI technology procurement amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

President Trump has authorized Nvidia to sell its advanced H200 AI chips to approved customers in China, effectively lifting a previous export ban that was imposed due to national security concerns. This decision marks a significant shift in U.S. technology export policy, reversing decades of restrictions on technology sales to China.

At a recent meeting in the Oval Office, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, warned President Trump that a surge of state-level AI regulations could jeopardize the United States' position in the global AI race. Huang's concerns highlight the potential for fragmented regulations to hinder innovation and competitiveness in the rapidly evolving AI sector.