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  • Trump Says Nvidia H200 Chips Can Go to China, But Nothing Guaranteed
    December 10, 2025, 2:10 PM EST. President Trump said on Truth Social that Nvidia's H200 chips could be sold to certain Chinese and other international buyers, a win for Nvidia amid months of lobbying. Nevertheless, investor reaction has been muted, with analysts noting a repeat of past cycles: China resisted earlier H20 exports and may again balk or demand non-downgraded chips. The arrangement could be a bargaining tactic, and there's no guarantee Washington won't revoke exports amid ongoing China talks. Critics worry US chips could fuel military AI, and Congress could attempt to block shipments. Nvidia still views China as a roughly $50 billion TAM, with higher-margin sales possible from more powerful GPUs. The company would also face a 25% export tax on chips destined for China, up from 15% in earlier plans.
  • Illinois Enacts New AI Hiring Restrictions and Worker-Protection Laws for 2026
    December 10, 2025, 2:08 PM EST. New Illinois laws set to take effect in 2026 tighten AI use in hiring, ban discrimination based on factors like race or ZIP codes, and require transparency when AI is used to screen applicants. The reforms expand protections under the Illinois Human Rights Act and cover credit decisions. Additional measures boost worker rights: nursing mothers receive 30 minutes of paid break time to pump, paid organ donation leave extends to part-time employees, and commuter benefits become available to part-timers. Other bills, HB 1278 and HB 3638, address retaliation for using company equipment to report crimes and broaden confidentiality/no-rehire protections. The package reflects a broader policy push around tech policy, employment disclosure, and benefits for part-time and caregiving workers.
  • Charlie Puth Takes On Elon Musk Over SpaceX Rocket Noise Near Santa Barbara
    December 10, 2025, 2:06 PM EST. SpaceX continues launching from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, but Charlie Puth has asked Elon Musk to address rocket noise. In a post, he described a 3 a.m. Falcon 9 launch whose sonic booms reportedly reached 150-160 dB, shaking his house and frightening his pregnant wife. The mission was the fourth California launch this month from Vandenberg, with another planned. SpaceX says residents may hear sonic booms depending on weather. Regulators and conservation groups have pressed for more study of noise, wildlife, and debris, while the FAA and Space Force note ongoing monitoring. Musk has not publicly responded.
  • Valve: The lines between VR and non-VR content are blurred with Steam Frame
    December 10, 2025, 1:58 PM EST. Valve tells UploadVR that the line between VR and non-VR content is blurring as Steam Frame aims to put Steam's catalog on your face. With SteamOS powering the headset, users can switch between VR and non-VR games without heavy setup-the goal is to reduce friction and let a Steam Deck, iPhone, iPad, or Switch also serve as a VR companion. Developers note shifts from Quest to Horizon and explore Android XR and visionOS. Valve's Jeremy Selan frames it as less about distinct modes and more about a single gaming experience where all content is playable across devices. A 2026 review is planned, and UploadVR's lengthy discussion from launch day is linked in the piece.
  • AI firms face copyright lawsuits in 2025 as rights holders push back
    December 10, 2025, 1:54 PM EST. The three years since ChatGPT's debut have spotlighted a shift in how copyright is treated in AI. Major rights holders filed a wave of lawsuits alleging training data scraped from the internet-often including copyrighted works-violates copyright law. The most high-profile case pits Disney and Universal against Midjourney, accusing the image generator of training on their properties and producing outputs that copy iconic characters. Midjourney counters that outcomes can be transformative and fall under fair use. Legal experts like Andres Guadamuz warn that copyright isn't stopping AI progress. Governments are weighing in too: Japan asked OpenAI to respect cultural IP, including manga and Nintendo titles. In Sora 2, OpenAI limited depictions of public figures after objections, while opt-out provisions for celebrities remain controversial.