Daily Tech News Show Why the President Wants Intel’s CEO to Resign DTNSB 5078
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Aug 8, 2025 Explore the political pressures surrounding Intel's CEO, facing calls for resignation due to export compliance issues and ties to China. Delve into the challenges of coding in an AI-driven world and debate whether coders should fear new technologies. Discover the complications Google faces with map data in South Korea and the innovative features of Apple's integration of GPT-5. Plus, hear about a ransomware attack impacting businesses and the creative design projects aimed at interstellar travel.
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Intel CEO Denies Misinformation
- Lip Bhutan said he has always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards.
- The president's call for resignation centers on past China ties and uncertainty over divestments.
Cadence Pleaded Guilty Over Hidden Exports
- Cadence admitted employees in China concealed exports intended for NUDT and the PRC military.
- The Justice Department found no evidence that Cadence executives, including Ton, knew about it.
Foundry Dispute Drives Intel Board Tensions
- Tan argued Intel must keep its foundry business to protect U.S. supply chain security.
- Board members reportedly delayed U.S. foundry investments and other strategic moves, sparking tensions.