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TechCrunch AI 30 Oct 2026

U.S. Probed Alleged Chinese Spy Plot Targeting Nvidia CEO

U.S. investigators examined an alleged Chinese spy plot that may have targeted Nvidia’s CEO, linked to a Singapore AI cloud executive accused of illegally selling Nvidia chips to China. Sources told the New York Times the executive could also have been a Chinese spy.

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Data Center Dynamics 16 Jul 2026

US relaxes AI chip export rules for UAE after its support in Iran conflict

The US government has eased export controls to allow UAE-based companies unrestricted access to advanced AI chips, following the UAE’s support in the Iran war. Details were reported by Data Center Dynamics and focus on commercial chip purchases rather than military transfers.

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