Daily Tech Headlines Samsung Unveils a $16.5B Chip Deal With Tesla - DTH
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Jul 28, 2025 Samsung's monumental $16.5 billion deal with Tesla for AI chip production is set to redefine tech partnerships. Regulatory challenges loom over Temu in the EU, highlighting concerns around illegal products. The UK sees a surge in VPN usage due to new online safety regulations. Exciting developments in age verification and privacy emerge, while IMAX teams up with Runway for an innovative AI Film Festival. The tech landscape is buzzing with updates, including worries over chip sales to China and Google’s recent earthquake alert failure.
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Samsung-Tesla $16.5B Chip Deal
- Samsung secured a $16.5 billion deal to build Tesla's next-gen A16 AI chip through 2033 at its unopened Texas fab.
- This helps revive the delayed Taylor plant and signals Samsung's return after losing Tesla's A15 chip contract to TSMC.
Temu's Compliance Risks in EU
- European Commission warns Temu users face high risk of illegal products like counterfeit baby toys and faulty electronics.
- Temu, a very large online platform, may face fines up to 6% of global revenue over compliance failures.
UK Age Verification Issues
- UK's Online Safety Act triggered a 1400% surge in VPN signups for privacy and age verification evasion.
- Face-scanning age tools can be tricked using a game’s photo mode, raising concerns about the law's effectiveness.