US Plans to Approve Sale of Chips to Saudi AI Venture Humain

President Donald Trump has reiterated his support for skilled immigrants training U.S. workers in high-tech factories, emphasizing that this initiative aligns with his 'Make America Great Again' (MAGA) agenda.

Experts warn that reliance on foreign-made open models poses significant risks to the US supply chain and innovation in artificial intelligence. This dependency could hinder the country's competitive edge against China in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Executives from Musk's xAI and Nvidia announced plans to develop a data center in Saudi Arabia during a gathering that included President Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. This initiative aims to enhance the region's artificial intelligence capabilities.

Elon Musk's xAI plans to establish a 500 megawatt data center in Saudi Arabia in collaboration with the state-backed AI venture Humain, utilizing chips from Nvidia Corp. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance AI capabilities in the region.

Schools in the US are increasingly installing vape-detection technology in bathrooms to combat student use of nicotine and cannabis. A recent investigation highlights the implications of surveillance measures being implemented to address this issue.

Vedanta Ltd. is set to increase its investments in Saudi Arabia as the Indian conglomerate aims to capitalize on the kingdom's aspirations to establish itself as a hub for metals and mining amid its extensive economic transformation.

Cloudflare, a US company that protects millions of websites from malicious attacks, experienced a global outage on November 18, 2025. This incident caused error messages to appear across various websites, preventing users from accessing certain online services. The company has stated that it believes the issue is now resolved, although the exact cause of the outage remains unidentified.

Toyota Motor Corp. has announced a significant investment of $912 million aimed at increasing the production of hybrid components and vehicles in the United States. This initiative is part of a larger commitment by the company to invest $10 billion in the U.S. over the next five years, reflecting Toyota's strategic focus on enhancing its hybrid technology and production capabilities across five states.