As AI drives efficiencies in U.S. firms, over 950,000 jobs face cuts in pursuit of 'jobless growth,' warns Nikkei. Reports from Fortune, Reuters, and others detail layoffs at Amazon and beyond, signaling a shift where productivity rises without hiring. This trend poses challenges for workers and the economy.
The Trump administration blocked Nvidia's efforts to export advanced AI chips to China, prioritizing national security amid talks with Xi Jinping. Despite CEO Jensen Huang's lobbying, restrictions on Blackwell processors remain, highlighting U.S. efforts to maintain AI dominance. This decision underscores ongoing tech rivalries and smuggling challenges.
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