Chinese customs blocks Nvidia’s H200 imports, sources say
Chinese customs authorities have effectively barred Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips from entering the country, according to people familiar with the directive. The move comes just days after Washington approved exports of the chips under strict conditions, and as demand from Chinese firms continues to surge. “The wording from the officials is so severe that […]
Survey shows workers spend up to 4.5 hours a week fixing “AI workslop”
A new survey suggests much of the promised productivity is being quietly clawed back. While 92 per cent of workers say AI tools make them more productive, the average employee now spends more than half a workday each week fixing AI-generated mistakes. The result is what researchers are calling a growing layer of “AI workslop” […]
U.S. Supreme Court faces cybersecurity questions after repeated hacking
For months, the U.S. Supreme Court poured extraordinary effort into finding the source of the leaked draft opinion that overturned Roe v. Wade. Its efforts included mobilising its marshal, pulling in outside investigators and forcing staff to sign affidavits. Now, the court is confronting how its own digital front door was left open for weeks […]
Microsoft promises to shield communities from rising power bills, other burdens
After a year of growing protests over power bills, water use and unmet job promises, Microsoft on Jan. 13 unveiled what it calls a “community-first” approach to building AI infrastructure. According to the company, it will shoulder more of the burden its data centers create. The announcement lands at a tense moment. Across the US, […]
